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YF57 JYK

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 143,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,212 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 131,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 118,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 100,042 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,863 miles

plastic under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outewr tread low

o/s/f tyre wearing outer tread low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,942 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,204 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 JYK 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 88.2%.

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 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 JYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 JYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF57 JYK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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