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YJ07 JEP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 110,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,347 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 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,247 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 x 17 RAC (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light switched off at time of the test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 x 17 RAC (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light switched off at time of the test

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,517 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Dec 2017 70,711 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 63,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 52,659 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,554 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,692 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 35,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,313 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 JEP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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