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YK57 PXC

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,594 mi
Last recorded192,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 PXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 192,594 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 192,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 188,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 188,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,058 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 179,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked lower arm not secure (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,964 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 129,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,104 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 112,757 miles

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

emission to clean

Pass 17 Aug 2013 112,757 miles

emission to clean

Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,181 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)

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

both rear tyre treads wearing uneven

brake warning light is on

emmissions too clean

service is due

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,745 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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YK57 PXC 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 63.2%.

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 YK57 PXC, 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 YK57 PXC registered?

YK57 PXC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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