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YJ07 LMW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,856 mi
Last recorded112,856 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,856 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 93,312 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 81,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,248 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,248 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,898 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,188 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge rear pads worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,188 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge rear pads worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,204 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 LMW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ07 LMW registered?

YJ07 LMW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 LMW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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