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YK57 RVA

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,450 mi
Last recorded193,450 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 193,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 191,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 189,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 187,806 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 186,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 180,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 177,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 172,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 172,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,226 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 159,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 151,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,470 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

multiple undershields fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 86,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

multiple undershields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

multiple undershields fitted restricting view

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 RVA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

YK57 RVA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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