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YK57 RHJ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 144,829 miles

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

certain components undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 136,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe support bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe support bracket corroded

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

Rear Both tyres getting low on tread

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 136,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe support bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe support bracket corroded

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

Rear Both tyres getting low on tread

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 133,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 133,519 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,167 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible and mount weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 128,176 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteroriating

Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 124,076 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,809 miles

under trays fitted

fuel low

park brake would benefit for adjustment

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,765 miles

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

park brake would benefit for adjustment

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted from front to rear of vehicle.Unable to view under body.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,930 miles

both rear tyres outer edges slightly worn

tyre inflation warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,430 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 RHJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YK57 RHJ, 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 YK57 RHJ registered?

YK57 RHJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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