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YF57 EWM

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,314 mi
Last recorded142,314 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,314 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 139,761 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 109,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,591 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,363 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,323 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges and perished advise replacement

nearside rear tyre perished advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,521 miles

rear tyres begining to crack

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,490 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 EWM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

YF57 EWM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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