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YG57 YXU

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,167 mi
Last recorded117,167 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Low On Tread Depth Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front/Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 117,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Low On Tread Depth Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front/Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 116,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tread Depth Low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tread Depth Low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 112,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 112,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,089 miles

Covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,009 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has a puncture

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,893 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,924 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 YXU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

YG57 YXU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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