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GP07 YVC

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,367 mi
Last recorded122,367 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 YVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,367 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 122,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,391 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,388 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,017 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror misted but effective

Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror misted but effective

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 83,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine to clean to produce Emission reading

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,353 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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GP07 YVC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP07 YVC, 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 GP07 YVC registered?

GP07 YVC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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