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YF57 ETL

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,579 mi
Last recorded142,579 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ETL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 142,579 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 142,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2022 134,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front - rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sills & subframe corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2021 129,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake slight imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear sills-floors starting to corrode

Fail 6 Oct 2020 123,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear sills-floors starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust slightly loose on joining sleeve

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inner edge and starting to split

Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inner edge and starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,320 miles

Child seat present

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 77,320 miles

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

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

Child seat present

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,976 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,185 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 ETL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

YF57 ETL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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