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BF57 RKZ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,602 mi
Last recorded193,602 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 193,602 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 193,602 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 175,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2023 152,936 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,841 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 95,439 miles

Front tyre's worn low on edge's

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,517 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Oil leak Engine, little ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,750 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,304 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,263 miles

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

low emiter during smoke test,hence no printed results

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

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 RKZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RKZ, 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 BF57 RKZ registered?

BF57 RKZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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