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YH57 YMF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 140,526 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,448 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 118,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 118,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 105,271 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Fail 23 Jun 2020 105,270 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,080 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake has a light bind.

Rear Both rear tyres wearing low on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,472 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70/80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres more worn on outer edges

tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,207 miles

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,107 miles

emmisions too clean to measure

sat nav mount removed from screen

Fail 12 Sep 2014 58,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

emmisions too clean to measure

sat nav mount removed from screen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YMF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

YH57 YMF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is YH57 YMF safe to buy?

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