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YC57 CXJ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,204 miles

osr and nsr tyres have just met the limits

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

child seats fitted unable to test rear seat belts

items removed prior to test

Fail 16 Apr 2016 107,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seats fitted unable to test rear seat belts

items removed prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2015 106,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 106,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,011 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,969 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,789 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,557 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 CXJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

YC57 CXJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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