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YB57 VEO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,997 mi
Last recorded122,997 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 122,997 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS [All] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS [All] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,277 miles

( Under Tray Fitted )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,821 miles

Front ( Under Tray Fitted Obstructing Some Testable Items )

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,520 miles

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 12 Sep 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,423 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,196 miles

smoke test to clean to read

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,617 miles

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)

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 VEO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

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

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