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YR57 JRV

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,904 mi
Last recorded152,904 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 JRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 152,904 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn cracked and perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 152,882 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake locked on and retaining device missing (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure Brake wear sensor cable hanging insecure rear cable fitted to front (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure Lower rubber base spring not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Front wheel brake lock (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Upper tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Brake wear sensor cable rubbing on wheel insecure hanging (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Upper tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Brake retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rubber joint split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,852 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,109 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,379 miles

O/S/R number plate lamp dull but working.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust front pipe cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2014 54,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

exhaust front pipe cracked

exhaust loose

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,621 miles

nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn off on outer edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,517 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 JRV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JRV, 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.

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What year was YR57 JRV registered?

YR57 JRV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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