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YF57 EXB

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,799 mi
Last recorded182,799 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 182,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 177,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 168,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake hose pipe slightly perished (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 162,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reversing lights not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,346 miles

front tyres low on shoulders

Fail 9 Apr 2019 100,345 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres low on shoulders

hole in o/s/r cv boot

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2018 95,408 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 95,408 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover restricting full view of under side and engine components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover restricting full view of under side and engine components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,639 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,518 miles

advise ofside front tyre wearing on edges

advise surface rust on brake disks will clean up with use

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,712 miles

front tyres wearing out on edges,advise replacements soon.

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 EXB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

YF57 EXB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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