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AX56 CEY

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system supported by a hanging wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 139,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system supported by a hanging wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 135,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,321 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,167 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 108,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,120 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 107,120 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,990 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,990 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,317 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,317 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,822 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,685 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,184 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 CEY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX56 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

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

Is AX56 CEY safe to buy?

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