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YB57 UEE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 147,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 144,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 144,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 124,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 113,052 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 102,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,602 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,781 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Nov 2013 60,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,610 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 UEE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UEE, 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 YB57 UEE registered?

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

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