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BFZ 7537

2007 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 7537
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,920 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 72,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,915 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 72,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,821 miles

Brake reaction arm bushes worn

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front flexi brake hoses perished

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2021 72,821 miles

Brake reaction arm bushes worn

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front flexi brake hoses perished

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,753 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Front number plate damaged

Tyre inflation light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,237 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,568 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,305 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,303 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,080 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,080 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

all 4 brake discs rusty worn and pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BFZ 7537 is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFZ 7537, 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 BFZ 7537 registered?

BFZ 7537 is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is BFZ 7537 safe to buy?

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