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YN07 YGP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,617 mi
Last recorded155,617 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN07 YGP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,617 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 155,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,599 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 137,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 130,114 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Also under try fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 116,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

Pass 1 May 2018 110,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 100,787 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 100,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 88,839 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 77,106 miles

exhaust fouling on nsr radius arm

Pass 7 May 2014 64,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 54,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,467 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 34,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,179 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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YN07 YGP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YN07 YGP, 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 YN07 YGP registered?

YN07 YGP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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The MOT history for YN07 YGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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