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YB57 TXY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 TXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 93,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 93,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo waste gate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to sub-frame,both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail by caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo waste gate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to sub-frame,both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,959 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,381 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 81,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working rear number plate light out (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,172 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 69,082 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs outer face heavily pitted

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,543 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,339 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 47,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,447 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges 0 & 2mm.

o/s/f tyre outer edges 1 & 3mm.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,529 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 25,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YB57 TXY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB57 TXY, 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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YB57 TXY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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