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EU57 YEG

2007 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,084 mi
Last recorded162,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 YEG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 162,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 161,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,985 miles

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

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

Under tray not fully secure

Fail 4 Jun 2025 149,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front (non-obligatory) day running lamp not working

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire detached.

Pass 31 May 2023 131,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 121,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

low emitter

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low emitter

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,057 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,676 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,249 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 26,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The inside edge is wearing on all four tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,099 miles

The inside edge is wearing on all four tyres

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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EU57 YEG is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU57 YEG, 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 EU57 YEG registered?

EU57 YEG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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