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YG57 CFN

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 CFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 114,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 111,517 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 102,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,666 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BIND IN NS REAR

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,707 miles

Brake warning light on on dash

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

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

gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket bolts missing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 87,707 miles

Brake warning light on on dash

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

gearbox to exhaust mounting bracket bolts missing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,211 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,660 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,511 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,501 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,329 miles

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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 29,549 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 CFN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

YG57 CFN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is YG57 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 CFN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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