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YF57 GKG

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,930 mi
Last recorded158,930 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 GKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 158,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 144,385 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake requires attention

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 144,385 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both - age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - Edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake requires attention

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,763 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has uneven wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud guard (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,473 miles

Exhaust fumes are high

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

Small chip to centre front windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2017 89,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust fumes are high

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

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

Small chip to centre front windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,872 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,866 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front wiper blades are smearing screen

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,735 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 GKG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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