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YE57 CDF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,421 mi
Last recorded134,421 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 CDF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 134,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on but pre 2008

Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 103,343 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 101,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,059 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,035 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,160 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 344,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,251 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,823 miles

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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YE57 CDF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE57 CDF, 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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YE57 CDF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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