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YJ07 RCL

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,525 mi
Last recorded170,525 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 RCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 170,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Repair required soon and covered by lower engine cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 11 Nov 2023 168,607 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2023 168,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,957 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front DPF lower mounting is missing one bolt, system is not insecure.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 166,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Axle, rear most lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Axle, Rear most lower arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front DPF lower mounting is missing one bolt, system is not insecure.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Repair required soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 166,942 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 163,638 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 159,515 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 159,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,291 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,603 miles

parking brake requirements only just met, secondary brake requires adjustment or attention

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,016 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch missing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,282 miles

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

Offside Front cut to inner wall

engine covers fitted

under guards fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,337 miles

cuts to various tyre sidewalls, not showing cords

Pass 5 Aug 2014 137,044 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 137,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,623 miles

offside front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall,but not showing cord.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has small,cuts on outer side wall,but not showing cord.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,941 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,493 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 RCL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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