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YR57 CNZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,274 mi
Last recorded54,274 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 CNZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 54,274 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 54,272 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rotten around jacking point and osr subframe axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,442 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,725 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2024 49,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 39,557 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front pipe to rear box section fractured and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,472 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,152 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

N/s/r tyre worn baled on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,503 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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YR57 CNZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR57 CNZ, 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 YR57 CNZ registered?

YR57 CNZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is YR57 CNZ safe to buy?

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