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YG57 VAF

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 105,273 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,268 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing more on outerside

petrol cover loose

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

front exhaust flexy worn

reverse light not working

undertray has damage

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,240 miles

Rear advise pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 80,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,806 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,390 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,390 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,246 miles

Edges wearing faster on rear tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,089 miles

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

o/s/r rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,093 miles

o/s/r light unit lens damaged/cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,778 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 VAF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

YG57 VAF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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