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YC07 VVN

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,164 mi
Last recorded131,164 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 130,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,492 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 97,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,220 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,994 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 72,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,468 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 51,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,682 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 26,682 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,816 miles

Bolt loose on EGR valve.

Nearside 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)

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 VVN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

YC07 VVN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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The MOT history for YC07 VVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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