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BT56 YJU

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,979 mi
Last recorded132,979 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,979 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 132,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR IN BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR SLIGHTLY WORN IN BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 101,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 77,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,128 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 39,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,106 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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BT56 YJU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 YJU, 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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What year was BT56 YJU registered?

BT56 YJU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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