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YF57 GAU

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 GAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 166,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 153,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 118,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 118,488 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame stabiliser bracket corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 111,114 miles

Front exhaust cramp broken.

Nearside Rear sub frame mounting bracket slightly corrode.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,745 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,689 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 53,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,918 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 GAU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

YF57 GAU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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