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YC57 AXA

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 AXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 127,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit engine smokey,turbo noisy. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe,front support mounting corroded through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe front support mounting heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive complete underside of engine all way to centre exhaust silencer covered in oil,but not dripping to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Red tpms/runflat lamp illuminated on dash

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete subframe showing corrosion,heavy in places but not to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,719 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,223 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,433 miles

engine covers and under covers limits inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,667 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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YC57 AXA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YC57 AXA, 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 YC57 AXA registered?

YC57 AXA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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