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YE57 CVY

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,896 mi
Last recorded166,896 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 166,896 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt none of the rear seat belts could be tested ()

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 166,896 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt none of the rear seat belts could be tested ()

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 156,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 156,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 144,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,117 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 119,223 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 75,724 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,717 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 67,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,182 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre deep enough to reach cords.

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 CVY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE57 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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