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YG07 XGE

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 XGE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 94,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges and has age related cracking 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect New Bulb fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 82,033 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

sticker removed from window screen prior to test

Pass 5 May 2016 71,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,284 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,282 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 59,467 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,547 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,523 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XGE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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