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YB57 VJY

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,793 mi
Last recorded143,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe clamp broken

Pass 22 Jul 2023 137,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Stone guard shield loose behind brake disc

Fail 3 Jul 2021 117,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stone guard shield loose behind brake disc

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,777 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (lower fulcrum) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 102,496 miles

centre exhaust pipe cracked (no leak)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,333 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,553 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,224 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,975 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,667 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 VJY 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 78.9%.

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

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