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YL07 XZG

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,239 mi
Last recorded194,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 194,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both o/s & n/s rear upper arms have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2023 194,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ON THE OUTSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod has an unsafe modification BOLT BROKEN AND END HAS BEEN TACK WELDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ON THE OUTSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 184,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 171,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn below 3mm

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash is on

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 164,298 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,847 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 147,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,871 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)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2017 124,871 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,066 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,066 miles

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

Nearside 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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YL07 XZG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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