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YG57 HZF

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,990 mi
Last recorded146,990 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 146,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 146,982 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,312 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,139 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 105,029 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 97,086 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,776 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear

slight cuts in o/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 85,776 miles

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

front brake pads showing signs of wear

slight cuts in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,230 miles

slight accident damage to n/s/f

Fail 5 Nov 2014 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight accident damage to n/s/f

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside of front bumper held on with tape but still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 25,170 miles

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 10 Sep 2010 20,312 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 HZF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

YG57 HZF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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