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YC07 XCO

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,436 mi
Last recorded171,436 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 171,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresheners ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 165,669 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber lower retaining nut is not fully screwed up to intended position , but is secure and fully attached

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four ferrules at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake discs dust cover/backing plate is not fully attached and is chaffing of the discs

Fail 27 Oct 2023 165,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front oil level low

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber lower retaining nut is not fully screwed up to intended position , but is secure and fully attached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four ferrules at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake discs dust cover/backing plate is not fully attached and is chaffing of the discs

Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 91w pirelli p7 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 91w pirelli p7 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front 205-50-17 to rear 225-45-17

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

nearside front brake backing plate cover deteriorated and insecure

off side front brake backing plate cover missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 158,231 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 91w pirelli p7 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 91w pirelli p7 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front 205-50-17 to rear 225-45-17

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

nearside front brake backing plate cover deteriorated and insecure

off side front brake backing plate cover missing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,472 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear prop shaft rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/50R17. 89V. Runflat Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/50R17. 89V. Runflat Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 121,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17. 89V Pirelli Cinturato P7. Runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 107,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17. 89V Pirelli Cinturato P7. Runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,426 miles

covers on floors and engine

Fail 25 Nov 2016 92,408 miles

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

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

covers on floors and engine

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,199 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

NSR Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brakes discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,623 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,785 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,670 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 XCO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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