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YG57 HTN

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,376 mi
Last recorded143,376 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion to underside components at rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 143,376 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat back does not tilt forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General corrosion to underside components at rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 131,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 127,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s suspension arms [inner bushes worn ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre worn [centre] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 4 May 2024 127,601 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing front n/s wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate light not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s suspension arms [inner bushes worn ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre worn [centre] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 107,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 95,097 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 95,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,374 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,374 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,497 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,145 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 HTN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

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