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AV57 ZZK

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,512 mi
Last recorded163,512 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 163,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil below minimum - 1L added to test emissions

Pass 22 Dec 2022 155,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,269 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front - Starting To Perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drivers Wiper Smeary

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,828 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On - Due To Damaged Wiring N/S/F

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing - All Getting Low Tread 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake Pad Warning Light On - Due To Damaged Wiring N/S/F

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing - All Getting Low Tread 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,881 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire worn

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing slight low

under trays

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,341 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 111,341 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,516 miles

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

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

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

amber brake warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,449 miles

offside handbrake may need attention

Fail 14 Dec 2016 84,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside handbrake may need attention

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,345 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tread low on outer edges of both front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,075 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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AV57 ZZK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV57 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

AV57 ZZK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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