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YL07 YMK

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,314 mi
Last recorded139,314 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 139,314 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust clamp fractured but still supports system

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 84,056 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,845 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 39,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,116 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YMK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

YL07 YMK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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