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YC07 VGM

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 128,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 123,927 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 123,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,210 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 112,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Nov 2022 107,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,411 miles

nearside rear handbrake low

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 71,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,817 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 65,817 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 58,222 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 51,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,730 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,465 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 VGM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

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

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