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YF57 AFX

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Moderate binding - advise repair soon (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Moderate binding - advise repair soon (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear crossmember. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,191 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both-sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 96,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,165 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,226 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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YF57 AFX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF57 AFX, 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 YF57 AFX registered?

YF57 AFX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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