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YL57 EOP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 142,056 miles

both rear tyres on the inner edge

front exhaust sleeve corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2022 137,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 133,890 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,964 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,917 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

cover and undertray fitted

diesel in clean to register

parking brake requires adjusting

Fail 8 Apr 2019 120,917 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

cover and undertray fitted

diesel in clean to register

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,657 miles

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

cut in tread close to limit o/s/r tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,973 miles

low emissions engine no print out

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,400 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,775 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 58,401 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dash (yellow)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,762 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 EOP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

YL57 EOP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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