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YH57 KXY

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,691 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 68,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 66,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 61,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 57,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,757 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,446 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 19 Sep 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 9,579 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 KXY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

YH57 KXY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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