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AK07 KJV

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,538 mi
Last recorded149,538 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 149,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 143,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2023 128,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 116,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,922 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,166 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 85,166 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,098 miles

exhaust gases too low to measure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,276 miles

both front tyres worn on outer tread edges but both tyres still legal

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,220 miles

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

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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AK07 KJV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK07 KJV, 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 AK07 KJV registered?

AK07 KJV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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