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YK57 SXS

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,843 mi
Last recorded105,843 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 SXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 105,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,211 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,415 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,996 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted blocking view of components

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 95,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted blocking view of components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,524 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outside edge

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,524 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outside edge

Under trays fitted

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,203 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outside edge

Unable to fully check offside rear tyre and other components due to brake excessively binding

Under trays fitted not allowing full view of some components

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,203 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on outside edge

Tyre pressure waring light illuminated

Unable to fully check offside rear tyre and other components due to brake excessively binding

Under trays fitted not allowing full view of some components

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,034 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread low (2.5mm)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,843 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,843 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,599 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades poor

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts to rear tyres and worn smooth inner edges

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn away on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2013 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn away on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp patch around n/s/f caliper piston

front brake pads low,20% remaining,discs lipped

rear brake pads low 15% and 10% remaining

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,342 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)

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 SXS is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

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

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