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YF57 GUD

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,656 mi
Last recorded136,656 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,656 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 100,807 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 100,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres close to legal limit due to wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2017 97,952 miles

bad lip on front brake discs

bonnet difficult to open

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyre treads wearing low inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

Fail 4 May 2017 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bad lip on front brake discs

bonnet difficult to open

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyre treads wearing low inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,217 miles

Play noted in both nearside and offside rear top suspension arm bushes/joints.

Small crack in windscreen.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on both edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,045 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,987 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,212 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 GUD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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