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YF57 VUY

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,142 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,567 miles

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

sill / floor and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,565 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sill / floor and engine covers fitted

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,957 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 80,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 10 Jul 2015 75,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2013 62,003 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

o/s/f rubber jacking block missing

Fail 11 Jan 2012 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,888 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 VUY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

YF57 VUY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 VUY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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