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YG57 YSK

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,628 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 115,628 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lower bumper section on the driver side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 22 Dec 2023 114,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyre threat worn 2mm

Fail 12 Dec 2023 114,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyre threat worn 2mm

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,587 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))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

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

oil level low

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,602 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Too low adjusted now (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 95,325 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from gearbox of (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small stone chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on outer edge.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 46,450 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 16,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,302 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 12,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YSK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

YG57 YSK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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