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YD57 CEF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 CEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,088 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,088 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,690 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,484 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,651 miles

both front brake hose perishing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hose perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,692 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,111 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 28,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,410 miles

Leaking nail in n/s/f 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 CEF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

YD57 CEF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YD57 CEF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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