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BF57 DHE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,725 mi
Last recorded131,725 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 DHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 131,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 123,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 123,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 120,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,416 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)

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,976 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,775 miles

winter tyres fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,616 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2010 24,523 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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BF57 DHE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF57 DHE, 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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BF57 DHE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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