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YF57 FSK

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,560 mi
Last recorded113,560 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FSK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,560 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 113,533 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,262 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 79,265 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,255 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate lights very dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear brake disc heavily worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,534 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,576 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 FSK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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