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2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,542 mi
Last recorded177,542 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 WLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 177,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 164,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 135,942 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both o/s and n/s foremost suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,051 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust mount defective

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2019 108,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification n/s/r rear bolt loose with rope behind washer (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust mount defective

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,284 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm has some play in inner bush,advise (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower exhaust bracket broken but has adequate support,advise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs slightly pitted,advise (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 99,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insufficient liquid (8.2.3)

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm has some play in inner bush,advise (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower exhaust bracket broken but has adequate support,advise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs slightly pitted,advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,665 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,203 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 23,652 miles

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,652 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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YK07 WLN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK07 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

YK07 WLN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YK07 WLN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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