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YY57 UEO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,667 mi
Last recorded143,667 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 UEO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,629 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,356 miles

EML on

rear exhaust support weld broken

Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,705 miles

rear exhaust mount weld broken

rear tyres n/s 2mm, o/s 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ns diff output seal seaping

nsr tyre tread 3mm

osr tyre centre 2.5mm tread and punctured with screw in it

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,391 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 62,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,988 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,632 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,628 miles

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

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

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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YY57 UEO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 YY57 UEO, 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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YY57 UEO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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