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YK57 SSV

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,774 mi
Last recorded115,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 SSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,774 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,023 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,023 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine top cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 11 Apr 2019 111,303 miles

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

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 11 Apr 2019 111,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 5 May 2018 107,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,430 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 10 May 2014 78,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,542 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall. ok at time of test

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge. ok at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,772 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 SSV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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