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YC07 AFU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,383 mi
Last recorded156,383 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 156,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 152,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill & in front of fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 152,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill & in front of fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 148,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 121,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HUB CARRIER BUSH / BALL JOINT EXCESS MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,659 miles

offside front inner brake pad appears very low compered to other brake pads on that axle

offside of Anti-roll bar slightly touching steering rack track rod on lock to lock close to excessive

offside rear brake pad wire rubbing on drive shaft will fail soon if not fixed

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 98,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,184 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise EGR pipe bolt missing

advise n/s/r tyre becoming low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,681 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 4 Feb 2014 53,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,586 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 15 Apr 2011 28,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,220 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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YC07 AFU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC07 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

YC07 AFU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2007.

Is YC07 AFU safe to buy?

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