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YC57 CWP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,931 mi
Last recorded118,931 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 118,931 miles

underbody trays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,486 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Noise from engine area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked - DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,045 miles

bonnet struts weak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,710 miles

bonnet struts weak.

occasional blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,103 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cut but no cords

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,847 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2012 34,489 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,261 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to check adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to check adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CWP 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 75%.

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 YC57 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

YC57 CWP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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