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YF57 UJW

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,234 mi
Last recorded92,234 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 UJW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 89,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 83,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 80,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,986 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 76,179 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,643 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 69,643 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 54,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,668 miles

O/S/F tyre uneven wear and bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,483 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 UJW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

YF57 UJW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is YF57 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 UJW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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