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YL57 ENC

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,653 mi
Last recorded187,653 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 ENC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 187,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

t.p.m.s warning light illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 166,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 256,837 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 256,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 149,788 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 149,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,085 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long travel (3.7.B.6b)

slight play n/s rear suspension lower hub outer ball joint

slight play o/s rear shock absorber top mounting + dust cover insecure

slight play o/s rear suspension top arm inner bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front + rear slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long travel (3.7.B.6b)

slight play n/s rear suspension lower hub outer ball joint

slight play o/s rear shock absorber top mounting + dust cover insecure

slight play o/s rear suspension top arm inner bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,975 miles

all tyres low

Fail 29 Dec 2015 113,975 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres low

Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,064 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,037 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have uneven wear.

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,843 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 ENC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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