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YG57 UKM

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 UKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside headlamp poor pattern

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,176 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 101,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,867 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,822 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,544 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 3 mm left on (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,345 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 30,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,248 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 UKM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG57 UKM registered?

YG57 UKM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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