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YB57 VCY

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,461 mi
Last recorded187,461 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 187,461 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 179,414 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 162,031 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 162,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 153,930 miles

all brake hoses perished

front tca bushes worn and split

play in rear suspension bushes

rear prop coupling split

rear tyres ON legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2021 153,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all brake hoses perished

front tca bushes worn and split

play in rear suspension bushes

rear prop coupling split

rear tyres ON legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,223 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 137,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 137,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tca bushes leaking oil

Rear prop coupling split

Pass 24 May 2018 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel dented on inside edge

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

Propshaft rubber coupling split

Fail 18 May 2018 129,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel dented on inside edge

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

Propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 13 May 2017 121,511 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 111,312 miles

Rear top suspension arms have slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 101,699 miles

all tyres worn near legal limit fronts on inner edge very thin

n/s front wheel damaged on bead rim

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 May 2014 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 80,132 miles

all tyres on legal limit

h/brake travel

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 May 2012 67,364 miles

NSR seatbelt not tested. Child seat fitted

nsr top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

osr top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Fail 24 May 2012 67,363 miles

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

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

NSR seatbelt not tested. Child seat fitted

nsr top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

osr top suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 23 May 2011 55,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 55,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 45,106 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 VCY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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