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YF07 VSY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,345 mi
Last recorded184,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 184,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 172,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 161,277 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 160,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills and underbody covered

Pass 30 Jan 2017 146,127 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 146,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 140,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 140,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,340 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,148 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

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 VSY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF07 VSY registered?

YF07 VSY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YF07 VSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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