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YL57 EBN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,284 mi
Last recorded165,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,284 miles

Auxiliary Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 165,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Auxiliary Drive Belt Slightly Deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 159,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyres different size to rear tyres

stone chips in front screen

Fail 2 Sep 2019 159,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust hitting under side of car

front tyres different size to rear tyres

n/s/f brake caliper spring missing

n/s/r brake caliper spring missing

o/s/r brake caliper spring missing

rear exhaust mount insecure

stone chips in front screen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 145,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 122,879 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn on inner edge and has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary belt perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,005 miles

2litres of oil added

oil level very low,was not showing on dipstick

tpms light on

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2014 106,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

2litres of oil added

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level very low,was not showing on dipstick

tpms light on

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bolt missing from offside headlamp mounting

nearside headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bolt missing from offside headlamp mounting

nearside headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,251 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,251 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,898 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 EBN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

YL57 EBN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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