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YJ07 GYM

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,382 mi
Last recorded198,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 198,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 180,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 172,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 158,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 142,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 142,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,362 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,707 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,083 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 GYM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GYM, 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 YJ07 GYM registered?

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

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