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YG57 VKC

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 137,070 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 137,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive can not be view exhasut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

under/upper tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 128,409 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive can not be view exhasut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,275 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,023 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 103,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,960 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,780 miles

nsr tyre curbed no cords

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

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 VKC 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 70.6%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

YG57 VKC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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