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YF57 EVR

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 124,873 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 120,813 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,162 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS sensor lead fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fitted between fuel tank and exhaust silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,956 miles

sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,954 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 47,919 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,253 miles

both brake pad /dtc lights illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,702 miles

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

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 EVR 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 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 EVR registered?

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

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