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YF57 ETJ

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 96,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2024 87,255 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 70,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 66,438 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,836 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 46,417 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 46,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 41,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,645 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 14,082 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 ETJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

YF57 ETJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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