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YL07 GHG

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 GHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,973 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,006 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 71,901 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,794 miles

diff leaking oil.

front exhaust clamp splitting.

slight play in o/s track rod or rack rod.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,596 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front. (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are badly age cracking.

both rear tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

diff leaking oil.

front exhaust clamp splitting.

n/s and o/s/f tyres are both wearing more on the inner and outer tread.

slight play in o/s track rod or rack rod.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scoring

rear brake discs scoring

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,825 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

both front tyres worn badly due to low inflation

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,821 miles

both front tyres worn badly due to low inflation

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,891 miles

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

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

emmissions too clean

no under bonnet inspection carried out due to bonnet unable to open

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,151 miles

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

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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YL07 GHG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL07 GHG, 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 YL07 GHG registered?

YL07 GHG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YL07 GHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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