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YF07 VDO

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 VDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 110,307 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 110,307 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 101,159 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 101,159 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 94,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,881 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated rear battery lead (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,881 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated rear battery lead (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,344 miles

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

Rear disc rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,691 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 79,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,825 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 68,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,083 miles

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

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 VDO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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