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YL57 EAJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,574 mi
Last recorded166,574 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 166,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 156,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,286 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt condition could not be checked due to child seat fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise off side front wheel slightly seize when rotating

Fail 23 Sep 2014 103,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise off side front wheel slightly seize when rotating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,359 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,429 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YL57 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL57 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL57 EAJ registered?

YL57 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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