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YF57 GJK

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,489 mi
Last recorded159,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,489 miles

Emissions too low reading

Front Both front tyres starting wear on edge - 205 50 R17 RFT

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m - starting wear on edge

Nearside Rear Upper arm bush has play

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre starting wear on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracks (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight smear wipers - aero

Fail 10 Jul 2017 159,225 miles

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

Emissions too low reading

Front Both front tyres starting wear on edge - 205 50 R17 RFT

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m - starting wear on edge

Nearside Rear Upper arm bush has play

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Rear Tyre starting wear on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracks (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight smear wipers - aero

Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 147,752 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 119,412 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,090 miles

offside front worn on inside edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

offside front worn on inside edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,278 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,222 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,105 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,625 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 GJK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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