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YG57 YBA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

206,226 mi
Last recorded206,226 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 206,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 191,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 176,706 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 162,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 132,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,404 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated DOUGHNUT /PROPSHAFT TO AXLE (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,874 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 114,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,778 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 105,778 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,594 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT TESTED DUE TO LACK OF WATER (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,535 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,886 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,501 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 YBA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

YG57 YBA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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