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GL07 YFZ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,810 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear crossmember

Fail 6 Feb 2023 143,808 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear crossmember

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,357 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear crossmember

Fail 15 Feb 2022 133,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear crossmember

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

lower engine pulley damper perished

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

lower engine pulley damper perished

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,239 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,239 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,063 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 95,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,760 miles

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

rear tyres on 3mm

wear on inner edge of o/side front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,535 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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GL07 YFZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL07 YFZ, 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 GL07 YFZ registered?

GL07 YFZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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