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YE07 AHY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 AHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,290 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,285 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 138,765 miles

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Fail 14 Nov 2019 138,764 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,681 miles

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear badly worn inner edges advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear badly worn inner edges advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front struts keep under observation (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front struts keep under observation (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,102 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,443 miles

wear on rear tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,443 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

wear on rear tyres

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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YE07 AHY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YE07 AHY, 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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YE07 AHY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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