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YG57 GNY

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,303 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,723 miles

Cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,379 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,473 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,943 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,790 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front exhaust clamp starting to crack

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small stone chip on the passenger side of the windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,088 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on the outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 34,088 miles

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

N/S/F tyre bald on the outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,484 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has around 2.9mm left on tread. 225/45/17

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 GNY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GNY, 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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YG57 GNY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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