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AX56 CEF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,355 mi
Last recorded101,355 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 CEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation/ slight crack on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,186 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,638 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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AX56 CEF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX56 CEF, 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 AX56 CEF registered?

AX56 CEF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is AX56 CEF safe to buy?

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