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YJ07 KGT

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,221 mi
Last recorded176,221 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 169,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 169,119 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 153,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 130,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,852 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 121,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,132 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,975 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,915 miles

Rear exhaust mounting metal bracket broken

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mounting metal bracket broken

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 30,530 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge!

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

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

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 KGT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KGT, 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 KGT registered?

YJ07 KGT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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