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YF57 LNY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 150,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,919 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,062 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section of pipe has a split that travels 75% around the entire circumference (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,798 miles

Offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,170 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 LNY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

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

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