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YC57 DZJ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 DZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,982 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Nov 2020 131,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses perished

Pass 11 Nov 2019 127,044 miles

front brake hoses perished

front discs worn

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Offside Rear tyre near limit

Fail 11 Nov 2019 127,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre near limit

front brake hoses perished

front discs worn

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,751 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 220,689 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,444 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,139 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND CORDS SHOWING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,259 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r... adult seat belt not tested

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,259 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r... adult seat belt not tested

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,034 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,867 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,000 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 DZJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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