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YR57 OVP

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,774 mi
Last recorded165,774 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 OVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 165,774 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 151,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,093 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,449 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 29 Nov 2011 33,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,994 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)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer tyre tread

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 OVP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

YR57 OVP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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