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YE07 ZXA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mount worn

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

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

Offside Rear Outer subframe mount worn

Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mount worn

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

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

Offside Rear Outer subframe mount worn

Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,681 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 96,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,937 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,677 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 77,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 May 2016 74,722 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 5 May 2016 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 May 2015 69,469 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads worn v/low

front tyres scrubbed out on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner brake pad is getting low. 3mm approx.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,379 miles

damage wheel rims.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2012 51,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 1 May 2012 51,705 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 May 2011 44,130 miles

both inner rear brake pads wearing low.

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 17 May 2011 44,130 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)

both inner rear brake pads wearing low.

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2010 35,766 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

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 ZXA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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