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YK07 JYV

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,121 mi
Last recorded102,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 JYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55R16RF) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55R16RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55R16rft) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55r16rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (205/55R16 RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 96,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted that isn't sealing round the filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (205/55R16 RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight age perishing (205/55R16 RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device (Has a lockable temporary cap fitted)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55 R16 Run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55R16 Run Flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 89,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The front arm out of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device (Has a lockable temporary cap fitted)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55 R16 Run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55R16 Run Flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and slightly wearing outer edge 4mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5m (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5m (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread 5mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread 3.5mm (205/55/16)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,491 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,491 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,592 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,176 miles

nearside front wiper judders slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,737 miles

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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YK07 JYV 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 85%.

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 YK07 JYV, 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 YK07 JYV registered?

YK07 JYV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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