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YF56 JVP

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,261 mi
Last recorded188,261 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 188,261 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 188,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 174,187 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 171,694 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 169,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 161,576 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 161,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 154,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 145,381 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 145,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2016 132,593 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner sidewall

Fail 4 May 2016 132,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre wearing smooth on inner sidewall

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

Pass 14 May 2015 118,505 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 13 May 2014 105,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 81,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,918 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,677 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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YF56 JVP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YF56 JVP, 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 YF56 JVP registered?

YF56 JVP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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