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YF07 MKZ

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,474 mi
Last recorded120,474 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 120,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge NSF / OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge NSF / OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 110,063 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 110,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 104,752 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms and links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 98,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 93,360 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 84,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 71,213 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 71,213 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 59,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,559 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,559 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 43,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 36,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 30,259 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 22,505 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)

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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YF07 MKZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YF07 MKZ, 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 YF07 MKZ registered?

YF07 MKZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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