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YF07 XLM

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,847 mi
Last recorded120,847 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated getting split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 r16 91H Dunlop sp winter sport M3 tread low also. (4.1.D.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,369 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Under trays fitted.

ZERO EMISSIONS.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 70,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,672 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)

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 XLM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

YF07 XLM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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