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HV07 YLZ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 YLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 109,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,943 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,157 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV07 YLZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV07 YLZ, 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 HV07 YLZ registered?

HV07 YLZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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