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AF57 XCB

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 157,198 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

main beam comes on intermitently needs further investigation

Fail 24 Feb 2020 157,195 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 156,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2019 151,350 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 146,815 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 146,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near front (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,839 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 137,839 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r disc has slight pitting

Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,392 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres showing damage to outer walls

tyre flat monitoring warning light on dash

Fail 13 Nov 2012 105,070 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres showing damage to outer walls

tyre flat monitoring warning light on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,011 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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AF57 XCB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF57 XCB, 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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AF57 XCB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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