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YB57 UTX

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,016 mi
Last recorded115,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,016 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 113,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres close to wear indicators

slight judder front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2021 106,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,379 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting and limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 98,174 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section alloy hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting and limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,234 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

bearing noise from rear on road test

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,232 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

bearing noise from rear on road test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,011 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying as it should

Offside Front Tyre outer edges wearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel

Rear dampers slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,852 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 22,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UTX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

YB57 UTX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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