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YP07 BWO

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,549 mi
Last recorded193,549 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 BWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 193,549 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 193,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play t/c arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 185,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 179,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 168,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 168,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,835 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 140,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YP07 BWO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YP07 BWO, 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 YP07 BWO registered?

YP07 BWO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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