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YL57 EPK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,192 mi
Last recorded141,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 141,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 26 Jun 2021 141,122 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin possible injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,822 miles

Central Rear Varied states of corrosion on suspension and chassis components

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

Nearside Rear Forward control arms have very slight play in upper bushes

Offside Rear Forward control arms have very slight play in upper bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake pad wire requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,126 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 120,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a deep cut on edge of tyre! advised replace!

Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,758 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,332 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,543 miles

lower engine cover fitted

nsf tyre showing slight wear on outer tread

nsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

osr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,798 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,328 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,390 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 EPK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK registered?

YL57 EPK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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