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YJ07 GRE

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,329 mi
Last recorded183,329 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 183,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides / slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s reverse light not working

rear axle slight corrosion

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2025 183,329 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides / slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides / slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s reverse light not working

rear axle slight corrosion

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2024 168,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower brake pipes under/covered over

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2024 168,023 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure loose/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower brake pipes under/covered over

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, wearing on both edges, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, wearing on both edges, 4.7mm @centre of tread. 205/50R17 93V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,192 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,192 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,556 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,066 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front number plate is slightly delamaminated

N/s/f tyre is worn on edges

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,484 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,375 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met,

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,964 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,681 miles

front screen damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,160 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 GRE 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 YJ07 GRE, 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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YJ07 GRE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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