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YL57 JJX

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 151,509 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 151,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,296 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

engine/body under trays fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 105,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 77,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket on back box broken

Fail 2 May 2014 77,097 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket on back box broken

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,716 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 JJX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

YL57 JJX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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