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YH57 YLM

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,261 mi
Last recorded147,261 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 147,261 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2025 141,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 136,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 131,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 127,457 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 127,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,730 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,462 miles

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

very small cracks in the front brake flexy hoses

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,440 miles

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)

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 17,591 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges.

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 YLM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

YH57 YLM is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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