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YF07 MXY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,726 mi
Last recorded181,726 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 181,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 178,344 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 178,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 173,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 173,200 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 167,132 miles

Exhaust downpipe flexi damaged

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

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

Plastic undertrays damaged

Rear subframe slightly corroded

plastic undertrays and engine cover fitted at time test

Fail 5 Jul 2021 167,132 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust downpipe flexi damaged

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

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

Plastic undertrays damaged

Rear subframe slightly corroded

plastic undertrays and engine cover fitted at time test

Pass 9 Jul 2020 159,461 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 153,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,643 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,386 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,694 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,603 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 MXY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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