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YC57 CXS

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 165,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 162,422 miles

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,568 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 138,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,917 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 132,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,074 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,177 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 102,916 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 8 Feb 2014 102,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

advise bonnet release fault

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,790 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,552 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 66,922 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXS is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

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

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