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BV57 YTF

2007 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YTF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,691 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 114,177 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 114,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,380 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 108,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 102,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,479 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2021 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,551 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,997 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,252 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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BV57 YTF is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV57 YTF, 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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BV57 YTF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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