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YG57 BPU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,818 mi
Last recorded151,818 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked it with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear all area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 151,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked it with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear all area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 146,210 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 138,053 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 138,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 130,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 121,005 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,989 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working poss blocked (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 110,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,317 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 106,294 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box mount broken (mounted to rear axle, will require new plate) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,559 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,559 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,967 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,135 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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YG57 BPU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YG57 BPU, 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 YG57 BPU registered?

YG57 BPU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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