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YC07 VMA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 125,242 miles

centre rear seatbelt has been removed

Fail 26 May 2026 125,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

centre rear seatbelt has been removed

Pass 22 May 2025 124,601 miles

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

rear inner seatbelt has been removed

Fail 22 May 2025 124,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 123,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively further investigation advisable (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,409 miles

centre rear seatbelt jammed

windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2021 120,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre rear seatbelt jammed

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,783 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 18 Nov 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault poss due to major electrical issues (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction poss due to major electrical issues (2.6 (a))

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

all warning lights flashing on dash

both rear tyres heavily worn

suspect very poor condition battery or other major electrical issues(dashboard and all interior lights flashing)

unable to open tailgate(poss due to electrical issues)gained access from inside car

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 21 May 2019 119,670 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm/worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2019 119,670 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm/worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2018 115,312 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 May 2018 115,312 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2017 109,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 102,661 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt does not release

Fail 18 May 2016 102,661 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt does not release

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 99,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seatbelt mechanism not releasing

multiple minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2014 88,986 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 88,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 15 May 2013 77,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,336 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO RECORD READINGS

Pass 25 May 2011 53,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 431,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VMA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

YC07 VMA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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