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YH07 ABU

2007 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,486 mi
Last recorded118,486 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 ABU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 118,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section on gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms / bushes perished but no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 109,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 90,940 miles

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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 24 Nov 2021 90,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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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 26 Nov 2020 86,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,595 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 78,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,924 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,406 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,697 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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YH07 ABU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH07 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH07 ABU registered?

YH07 ABU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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