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YC07 VFO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,364 mi
Last recorded150,364 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 142,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is becoming worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily perished on the inner and outer edge but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from upper part of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The most front of the rear arms bushes are becoming perished and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front suspension arm has excessive play/movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most suspension arm on the front ball joint dust cover holed/split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is becoming worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily perished on the inner and outer edge but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from upper part of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The most front of the rear arms bushes are becoming perished and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,570 miles

Offside Rear cv boot deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2021 116,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2016 67,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 43,641 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 36,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,772 miles

Nearside 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)

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 VFO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

YC07 VFO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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