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YH07 LSJ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,871 mi
Last recorded119,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,871 miles

Underside undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,871 miles

Underside undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 119,871 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose insecure not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp to dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front condensation

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 104,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 27 Jun 2024 104,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 96,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2021 89,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,215 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated but has beam pattern

exhaust flexi rattle

front brake discs lipped

rear propshaft retaining rubber bush splitting

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,776 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,926 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,949 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 LSJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

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

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