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GJ57 YFM

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,354 mi
Last recorded131,354 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,793 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 112,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,095 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

osr tyre perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

osr tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 70,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,041 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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GJ57 YFM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ57 YFM, 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 GJ57 YFM registered?

GJ57 YFM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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