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BF07 BLF

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 BLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 122,882 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 122,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 103,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 92,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 82,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,885 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 66,885 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 50,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,259 miles

advize o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,268 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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BF07 BLF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF07 BLF, 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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BF07 BLF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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