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YL57 EJD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EJD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 43,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,020 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracks in tread pattern

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front tyre perished and cracks in tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread pattern

Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,552 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,463 miles

Both Front Tyres Perrishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre Perrishing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 9,310 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 EJD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

YL57 EJD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is YL57 EJD safe to buy?

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