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YL57 LUR

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,442 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure after flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,871 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,217 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,554 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,486 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,923 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,495 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 LUR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

YL57 LUR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is YL57 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 LUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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