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HG07 YKY

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 YKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,773 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside rear light lens has slight damage

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 135,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight damage

Offside rear light unit has slight damage

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,035 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 123,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking and loose at front pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald in inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald in inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,796 miles

Offside Rear pads getting low

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,980 miles

both rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,989 miles

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

Emissions below DSM limits did not register on the equipment

Slight damage too n/s/f road wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,170 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,891 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,398 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 40,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2010 20,353 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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HG07 YKY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG07 YKY, 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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HG07 YKY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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