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YF57 SFK

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 139,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin ENGINE LEAKING EMISSION FROM TOP AND ENTERING CAR. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NOT LIGHT UP PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NOT LIGHT UP PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 122,023 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 111,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,417 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,417 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,385 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,641 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,405 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 SFK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

YF57 SFK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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