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YD57 AYZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,406 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 73,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 19 Apr 2022 73,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever coming all the way to the top of its travel on maximum effort test. N/S/R is only 80kgf at maximum travel. Appears the shoes require adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,972 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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 65,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,192 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,289 miles

Rear Proshaft Coupling Cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,833 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,730 miles

pasanger seat can not be tilted

winter tyres fited alround

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YD57 AYZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD57 AYZ, 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 YD57 AYZ registered?

YD57 AYZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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