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YJ07 KRW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,483 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS Light illuminates on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,026 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

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

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,770 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,550 miles

Both front tyres tread edges, little low & perishing

Diesel emission passed, 00.4K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 102,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres tread edges, little low & perishing

Diesel emission passed, 00.4K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,213 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,653 miles

child seat fitted offside rear - seatbelts not checked - child seat apperas slightly insecure - check/re-fit before use

Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted offside rear - seatbelts not checked - child seat apperas slightly insecure - check/re-fit before use

engine oil filler cap deffective

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,472 miles

Nearside front, brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,672 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 KRW 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 64.7%.

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 KRW, 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 KRW registered?

YJ07 KRW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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