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AF57 XHW

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,518 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres have been fouling wheel arches

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,241 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,239 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,912 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 60,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s&o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 48,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 40,584 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 33,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 33,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2011 30,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,733 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

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 XHW 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 66.7%.

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 XHW, 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 AF57 XHW registered?

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

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