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YG57 UZS

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,181 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 123,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,463 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,459 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

brake warning light on n/s/f pad wear wire broken

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,026 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 77,025 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front pipe clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting point snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear washers in-op

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear washers inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,572 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 UZS 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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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