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AD56 NLE

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 NLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 153,259 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,380 miles

all 4 tyres underinflated

all 4 tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2023 135,380 miles

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

all 4 tyres underinflated

all 4 tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,845 miles

Undertrays fitted,restricting inspection of some components

Fail 28 Sep 2022 129,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin/bush (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Undertrays fitted,restricting inspection of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,075 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. n/s + o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. n/s + o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 112,848 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 112,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,213 miles

Heat applied to both track rod ends.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,216 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,349 miles

Under trays Fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,349 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 49,978 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 41,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front washer jets aim low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,745 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AD56 NLE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD56 NLE, 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 AD56 NLE registered?

AD56 NLE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 February 2007.

Is AD56 NLE safe to buy?

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