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YC07 XJE

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front flexi-brake hoses cracked

slight play both rear lower suspension arm joints

Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 117,121 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 115,840 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,015 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2012
Fail 24 Dec 2012

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,942 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,097 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,354 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 XJE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

YC07 XJE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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