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YF07 XJK

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 138,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,328 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 132,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,067 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 117,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 112,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,213 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,706 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,627 miles

o/s front strutt has a misting of oil at shaft seal

rear propshaft coupling has a split/perrished

Fail 8 Aug 2015 78,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 45,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,642 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 XJK 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 XJK, 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 XJK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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