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YE07 DZY

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 DZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 141,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 141,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Feb 2025 136,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,936 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 116,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 116,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,166 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 112,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,083 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure nut not fully tightened (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,614 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 98,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,605 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 89,448 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 89,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,873 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,757 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 31,652 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight gearbox leak

Fail 11 May 2010 31,652 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight gearbox leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DZY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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