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YC07 XBV

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 136,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 136,610 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexible pipe joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 135,151 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,543 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 120,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,532 miles

parking brake only just met efficency

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,426 miles

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges [o/s/r bald]

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,426 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f side light out (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges [o/s/r bald]

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,154 miles

front number plate peeling

inner shoulder of offside front tyre getting worn.

outer edge of nearside front tyre getting worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,055 miles

braking surface of rear disc's starting to corrode.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,091 miles

small stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,487 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 XBV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

YC07 XBV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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