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YF57 EES

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 163,223 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 163,220 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 163,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 155,272 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 149,266 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2020 149,266 miles

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

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,419 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 141,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 124,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 124,407 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,808 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside & nearside front tyres Badly worn on inner & outer edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,183 miles

engine, sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

lip on front brake discs.

nearside front road wheel buckled.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,182 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine, sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

lip on front brake discs.

nearside front road wheel buckled.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,451 miles

engine,sill and under side shields fitted, o/s/r tyre wearing low, front tyres have edgewear and are perishing (in the tread), buckle in the nearside front wheel rear pads appear to be wearing low (inner pad).

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,501 miles

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,925 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing very low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing very low 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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YF57 EES is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF57 EES, 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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YF57 EES is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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