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YG57 YRO

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,387 mi
Last recorded174,387 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 174,387 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 174,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated 205/55/16 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 13 Sep 2022 166,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 166,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 157,221 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,911 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS ONE MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING A FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,289 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,803 miles

under bonnet components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

under bonnet components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,281 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake sticking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,226 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,113 miles

no smoke emmitted at smoke test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,195 miles

emissions aborted.Too low to register.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,924 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 YRO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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