MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
engine, sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
lip on front brake discs.
nearside front road wheel buckled.
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.
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).
tested wet
unable to view rear coil springs
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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