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YH07 LOA

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,763 mi
Last recorded223,763 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 LOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 223,763 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2024 223,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 210,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 199,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 191,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and badly corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads almost worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear silencer bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 183,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting adrift from system (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing wear on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 183,372 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting adrift from system (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing wear on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 167,771 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 167,771 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 149,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 149,424 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,554 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,161 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,099 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,382 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 LOA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YH07 LOA, 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 YH07 LOA registered?

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

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