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YG57 CHV

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 CHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 137,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 126,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

fuel smell under bonnet possible injector seals

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 May 2023 114,621 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount noisy on rotation of wheel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 23 May 2022 110,121 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

auxiliary belt is perished

both door mirror glasses are starting to deteriorate

crankshaft pulley is in very poor condition - failure imminent

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2021 95,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,732 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,437 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

brake pads warning light on

Fail 22 Jun 2016 46,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,581 miles

exhuast clamp broken underneath car

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,797 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,049 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 CHV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YG57 CHV, 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 YG57 CHV registered?

YG57 CHV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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