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YF57 EYJ

2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 138,188 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,413 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,985 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

nearside front strut top mount bearing worn. relative movement in mount when suspension suspended

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light inoperative

nearside front strut top mount bearing worn. relative movement in mount when suspension suspended

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2020 98,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 8 May 2019 94,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,582 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 74,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 6,680 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 EYJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

YF57 EYJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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