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GY57 XPB

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 XPB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,766 miles

number plate light output low

Fail 7 Oct 2025 120,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

number plate light output low

Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,741 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,724 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Oct 2022 97,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2021 92,631 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,230 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 82,337 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 82,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 72,196 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 16 May 2018 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 11 May 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 20,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,369 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 6,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,106 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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GY57 XPB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY57 XPB, 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 GY57 XPB registered?

GY57 XPB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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