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YB57 TZX

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 TZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,492 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 72,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,399 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,937 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,235 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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YB57 TZX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YB57 TZX, 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 YB57 TZX registered?

YB57 TZX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YB57 TZX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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