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YJ07 HRB

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,862 mi
Last recorded145,862 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 145,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 145,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,456 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,001 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 28 Sep 2021 107,001 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/ perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/ perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/ perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/ perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,427 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,191 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush shows excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,336 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 HRB 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 77.3%.

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 HRB, 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 HRB registered?

YJ07 HRB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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