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AY57 JZF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,666 mi
Last recorded120,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JZF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,889 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,099 miles

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

Offside Front worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low with inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,898 miles

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

unable to check rear adult seat belts

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,432 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,359 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,022 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,968 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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AY57 JZF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AY57 JZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY57 JZF registered?

AY57 JZF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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