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YH57 MEU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 MEU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,105 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm and worn close cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 104,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2.0mm and worn close cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,193 miles

n/s/r h/brake effort low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MEU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

YH57 MEU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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