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AF07 SYX

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 SYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,426 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 79,622 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,584 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 66,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,917 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,874 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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 41,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,871 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 17 Feb 2012 24,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges no cords exposed

small cut on inside sidewall of n/s/r tyre not through to cords

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,128 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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AF07 SYX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF07 SYX, 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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AF07 SYX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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