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YL07 XSM

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,771 mi
Last recorded127,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished/cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished/cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls cut 225/40/ r 18 EL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

noise on engine

o/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,889 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 XSM is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL07 XSM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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