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YG07 RBF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,545 mi
Last recorded178,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 RBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 178,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower pin/joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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Fail 11 Jan 2022 145,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions to clean to obtain reading

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,540 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 136,024 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2019 123,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,970 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,200 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,318 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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YG07 RBF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG07 RBF, 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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YG07 RBF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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