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73 EPB

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 EPB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,766 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,766 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,390 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Sep 2022 132,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Jun 2021 130,870 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 May 2020 128,428 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 120,828 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 120,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2018 108,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2017 96,659 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlights adjusted in car

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

headlights adjusted in car

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,924 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,018 miles

all four tyres are perishing

brake pad warning light stays on

Fail 24 Mar 2012 35,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres are perishing

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,302 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,182 miles

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

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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73 EPB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 73 EPB, 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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73 EPB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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