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YT57 TYP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,809 mi
Last recorded170,809 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 TYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 170,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 153,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 138,746 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,108 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake uneven pull

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush excessive play/contamination oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake uneven pull

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2017 94,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front Tyre s worn on inner & outer edges badly

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front Tyre s worn on inner & outer edges badly

Pass 20 Sep 2014 59,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,445 miles

emissions clean did not register on smoke test

Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

emissions clean did not register on smoke test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,852 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket has slight fracture

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket has slight fracture

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,581 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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YT57 TYP 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 66.7%.

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 YT57 TYP, 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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YT57 TYP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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