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YJ07 GNT

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,674 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Pipe Is Cracked (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS Light Is On

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,779 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,677 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight play) rack rod ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions too clean too detect throttle

Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight play) rack rod ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

emissions too clean too detect throttle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 41,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,474 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,411 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,307 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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YJ07 GNT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ07 GNT, 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 YJ07 GNT registered?

YJ07 GNT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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