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YG57 VVF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 109,192 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,532 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,866 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 4mm

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Rear pads are 75-80% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,838 miles

front brake discs worn

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,085 miles

rear pads worn low

under trays fitted

front pads worn low

Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,077 miles

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

under trays fitted

front pads worn low

rear pads worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,182 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)

Both front tyres worn very low on edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,777 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 VVF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

YG57 VVF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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