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YG57 GNV

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,823 mi
Last recorded162,823 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 162,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 153,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 143,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 131,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 117,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No printout was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,631 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,936 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,066 miles

Front valance and under tray badley damaged and radiator shroud broken and insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,066 miles

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

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

Front valance and under tray badley damaged and radiator shroud broken and insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,189 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 GNV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

YG57 GNV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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