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YF07 MVR

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 MVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,394 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 107,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,788 miles

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

exhaust flexi broken

Fail 1 Feb 2023 104,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

exhaust flexi broken

offside rear brake wear sensor loose

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,499 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake performance low

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,298 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 handbrake lower effort

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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 handbrake lower effort

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,757 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,377 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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YF07 MVR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

YF07 MVR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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