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YG57 HFF

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,547 mi
Last recorded105,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 105,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated main battery cable chaffing on rear subframe (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,276 miles

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

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Dash (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,087 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,432 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 88,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,007 miles

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 83,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,934 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,543 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,578 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 HFF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

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

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