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YH07 LRF

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,908 mi
Last recorded200,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 LRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 200,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 187,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 176,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake test limits only just met

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 164,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 153,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,866 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,371 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,718 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight play in it. (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber U.J. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight play in it. (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber U.J. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

propshaft rubber drive coupling deteriorated

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,463 miles

1 x rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front brake disc inner face slightly scored

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,556 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 LRF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

YH07 LRF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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