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YF57 FUM

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FUM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,077 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 77,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,301 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,367 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,270 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 51,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,897 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 FUM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

YF57 FUM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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