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YF57 VJA

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,673 mi
Last recorded49,673 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 49,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 44,607 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 43,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 39,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,428 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 33,428 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Dec 2013 31,509 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/side rear tyre on 3mm

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 VJA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

YF57 VJA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is YF57 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 VJA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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