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B23 KYH

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,593 mi
Last recorded150,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 KYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 150,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 142,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

park brake travel high

Fail 10 Jan 2023 122,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

diesel particulate filter warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,390 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket to back box detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounted incorrectly, But not yet likely to become detached.

Oil leaking continuously from engine, But not posing a serious risk to road safety.

Rear Back box hanger deteriorated and no longer securing exhaust.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS+OS. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,789 miles

Low effort recorded from the parking brake.

Offside dipped beam light output is reduced.

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

Fail 4 Jan 2020 103,781 miles

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

Low effort recorded from the parking brake.

Offside dipped beam light output is reduced.

Rear exhaust hanger is broken.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,010 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 93,010 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,248 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,149 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,385 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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B23 KYH is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 B23 KYH, 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 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B23 KYH is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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