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YG57 YWF

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,460 mi
Last recorded114,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 114,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 forward hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake poor performance

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside multiple arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,418 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,608 miles

weak windscreen washers.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,896 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,333 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing edges

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Washers need attention - only just provide enough liquid onto the screen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,095 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 YWF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

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

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