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YH57 BXL

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 BXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,079 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged, but unlikely to cause injury

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

Fail 7 May 2026 123,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged, but unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 116,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,183 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 104,868 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 104,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,916 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear [to flex] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear [to flex] (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,372 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 99,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken due to broken exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 94,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,852 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2019 89,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,452 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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YH57 BXL 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 YH57 BXL, 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 YH57 BXL registered?

YH57 BXL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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