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AV57 OGU

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

many suspension items corroded

oil leaks

rear subframe corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

many suspension items corroded

oil leaks

rear subframe corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,211 miles

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

Rear suspension components very rusty/corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust split/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components very rusty/corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,904 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect all items

rear subframe rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,219 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 82,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,535 miles

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,361 miles

Emission to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 33,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,335 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outter edge

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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AV57 OGU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey 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 AV57 OGU, 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 AV57 OGU registered?

AV57 OGU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is AV57 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 OGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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