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YC07 ABU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,884 mi
Last recorded142,884 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ABU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,884 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,893 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,083 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,107 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,006 miles

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

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)

rear prop shaft rubber coupling splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2015 58,657 miles

Front exhaust clamp fractured

Front wipers smear slightly

OSR brake pad wear sensor not connected to pad

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,408 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,040 miles

O/S/R lamp cluster lense cracked

N/S/F tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,040 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R lamp cluster lense cracked

N/S/F tyre wearing low and uneven on inner edge

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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YC07 ABU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC07 ABU, 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 YC07 ABU registered?

YC07 ABU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YC07 ABU safe to buy?

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