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YF57 FEV

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 136,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,918 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3 mm - 245/35 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure @ 2.53 mm - torn inner shoulder - 215/40 ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3 mm - 245/35 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has worn shoulders - @ 3.4 mm - 215/40 ZR18

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,054 miles

BOTH FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHES WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread earing low

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

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner side wall but are not down to cords

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,479 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,730 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 FEV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FEV, 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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YF57 FEV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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