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YY07 CDE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,344 mi
Last recorded161,344 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 CDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 161,344 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear wheel fixing dangerously long

Fail 23 Nov 2018 161,341 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear wheel fixing dangerously long

Pass 5 Jan 2018 159,634 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,678 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,676 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrakes (3.7.B.5b)

Emission too lean to register or record

Pass 23 Sep 2015 149,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly wearing uneaven on inner edges

object on screen removed for test

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,393 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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YY07 CDE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY07 CDE, 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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YY07 CDE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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