CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH07 MTZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,108 mi
Last recorded161,108 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 161,108 miles

Brake pad warning light on but brakes ok

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside hand brake performance low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet rams very weak

engine fan belt bearing noise

Fail 15 Jul 2024 153,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside hand brake performance low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet rams very weak

engine fan belt bearing noise

Pass 13 May 2023 146,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 146,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 137,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,666 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 115,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,148 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,679 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,807 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,804 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge - close to exposing inner plys

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,615 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,521 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 50,839 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH07 MTZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MTZ, 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

How do I check the history of YH07 MTZ?

You can check the full history of YH07 MTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH07 MTZ registered?

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

Is YH07 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 MTZ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH07 MTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH07 MTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.