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DY57 AYZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,883 mi
Last recorded199,883 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 199,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 195,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 189,605 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 185,238 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 185,238 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 176,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 167,022 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 167,020 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 158,895 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 158,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexible section insecure (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 146,700 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,460 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe breaking up inside itself

heatshield above backbox fallen down

Fail 30 Jul 2014 142,457 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe breaking up inside itself

heatshield above backbox fallen down

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,901 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,908 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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DY57 AYZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY57 AYZ, 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 DY57 AYZ registered?

DY57 AYZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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