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YC57 FKT

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,019 mi
Last recorded146,019 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 146,019 miles

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

Tpms lamp on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tpms lamp on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,989 miles

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements at 18%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,273 miles

Steering system has slight judder detected at the steering wheel when operated from lock to lock at idle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - OUTSIDE EDGES OF TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - OUTSIDE EDGES OF TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,444 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,857 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,545 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 FKT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKT, 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 FKT registered?

YC57 FKT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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