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YE57 XBV

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 XBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,301 miles

Front Stonechip to windscreen

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 170,301 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Stonechip to windscreen

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 162,084 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear axle bracket corroded through and insecure but not integral to vehicle structure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 157,108 miles

Front Stonechip to windscreen

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 154,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,336 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,382 miles

Small stonechip to windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2018 129,382 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Small stonechip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,806 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,400 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XBV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBV, 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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What year was YE57 XBV registered?

YE57 XBV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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