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HY57 OVM

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,182 mi
Last recorded52,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 47,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 45,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,912 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,871 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 14,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 9,873 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,569 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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HY57 OVM 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 83.3%.

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 HY57 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY57 OVM registered?

HY57 OVM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is HY57 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 OVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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