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YE57 CZU

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 CZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 156,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,451 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 138,451 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 128,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,007 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 112,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,841 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel baring

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,595 miles

*O/s/f tyre on legal limit and nail in tread*

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

N/s/f tyre low tread

Rear brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

Rear washer inop

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,032 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

innside and outside of rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,688 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 CZU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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