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YH07 MXC

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,729 mi
Last recorded141,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 MXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 141,160 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 141,159 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,876 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,694 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside reversing light inoperative

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,139 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside reversing light inoperative

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 123,732 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,424 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen has a minor chip. drivers view is not affected

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,922 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slightly perishing in areas (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm wearing on edges & slightly splitting in areas on outer sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker leaking (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm wearing on edges & splitting on edges on outer sidewalls 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,687 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake discs wearing thin x2

Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,687 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)

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

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

Rear rear brake discs wearing thin x2

Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 63,372 miles

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

Prop shaft coupling at axle splitting and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 MXC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

YH07 MXC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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