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YF57 UCE

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 UCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,303 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

rear brake discs worn slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2019 115,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 115,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,621 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 73,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,620 miles

bonnet stiff to open -- lubricated during test

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stiff to open -- lubricated during test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,055 miles

brakes tested by tapley

n/s/r tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,501 miles

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)

plastic covers fitted

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 UCE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

YF57 UCE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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