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YC07 CVL

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface product on lens( both side) (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted , oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 135,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 135,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,831 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted, full inspection restricted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,015 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,015 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,822 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,097 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2012 88,697 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,195 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted, full inspection restricted.

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 29 Apr 2010 52,941 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 CVL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVL, 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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What year was YC07 CVL registered?

YC07 CVL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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