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YL07 UEW

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,156 mi
Last recorded117,156 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UEW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,156 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners Very Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm Very Slight Play and Inner Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 117,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners Very Near Wear Indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm Very Slight Play and Inner Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,459 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,481 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts - Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and Cracked in Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,255 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,228 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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YL07 UEW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YL07 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 UEW registered?

YL07 UEW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is YL07 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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