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YC07 VDL

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 116,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,893 miles

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

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,151 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on inside side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2016 67,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,217 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,293 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 VDL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

YC07 VDL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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