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YC57 EBN

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,217 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all four (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 154,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly chafed all four (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 150,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 138,231 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose three bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,238 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,238 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 120,047 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 8 May 2018 114,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 114,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 97,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,877 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,026 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,985 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 EBN 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 72.2%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

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

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