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GY57 XYT

2007 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 XYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 82,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing/ both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 67,562 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 67,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,104 miles

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

Nearside diff seal / slight leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2015 34,674 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 30,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,445 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm in the centre of the tyre

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 18,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm in the centre of the tyre

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2011 15,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,405 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 XYT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

GY57 XYT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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