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YL07 XXJ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,448 mi
Last recorded115,448 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,448 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 115,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 100,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 97,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,446 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 97,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,169 miles

No reverse lights working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak from drivers washer jet.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,772 miles

advise n/s/f worn on inside tread

Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise n/s/f worn on inside tread

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,507 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,061 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)

brake/handbrake warning light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,136 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 XXJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL07 XXJ, 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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YL07 XXJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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