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YJ07 HPR

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,680 mi
Last recorded148,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 HPR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 148,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 141,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 141,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,488 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 136,488 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,937 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 98,943 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,793 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,621 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No Emission

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 57,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 3mm

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

no smoke detected on emissions test

offside rear tyre close to legal limit 3mm

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,312 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 HPR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPR, 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 HPR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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