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YL57 EFA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,361 mi
Last recorded110,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,361 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 98,977 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire rubbing on driveshaft

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,717 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,323 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn and corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle under panelling damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle under panelling damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 34,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,370 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 26,370 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Airbag light on

Slight lift in steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 17,623 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 EFA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 EFA registered?

YL57 EFA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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