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YH07 MZD

2007 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 MZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,324 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner sidewall ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 62,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,522 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 57,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,513 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,465 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 MZD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MZD, 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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YH07 MZD is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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