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YF57 GMO

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,869 mi
Last recorded139,869 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 GMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,869 miles

All Suspension Surface Rust.

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Both] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Both] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Both] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 139,869 miles

All Suspension Surface Rust.

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Both] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Both] (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Both] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 133,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 130,423 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 128,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 124,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 124,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake lags slightly in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slightly cracking on both sides front tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,753 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 54,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 40,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,579 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 37,579 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)

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)

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 GMO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

YF57 GMO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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