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YH57 HKV

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,298 mi
Last recorded83,298 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 HKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,842 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,859 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,691 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 73,263 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 73,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,281 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,281 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,199 miles

Nearside side front wiring is held by a tyre clip but is adequately supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,907 miles

Both front tyres castelated on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 56,457 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Cut on nearside rear tyre inner tread area, almost down to cords

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,654 miles

offside front tyre nailed r/f 205/50/17

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,518 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 HKV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKV, 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

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What year was YH57 HKV registered?

YH57 HKV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YH57 HKV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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