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YD57 CBY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 CBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 150,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 136,355 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Aug 2016 97,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,266 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,163 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 44,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2012 44,017 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,289 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 16,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,315 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 CBY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD57 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD57 CBY registered?

YD57 CBY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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