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YR07 ZYD

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,826 mi
Last recorded160,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 ZYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 160,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 160,104 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlight advise attention

handbrake effort/imbalance n/s rear advise attention

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,497 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 156,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads pads75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake imbalance n/s rear advise attention

Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,665 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear effort lower than o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

petrol security

Fail 17 Mar 2017 131,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

petrol security

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

rear brake flexis going hard

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,987 miles

both front tyres wearing edges and rear same

emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,977 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,579 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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YR07 ZYD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR07 ZYD, 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 YR07 ZYD registered?

YR07 ZYD is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YR07 ZYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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