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BJ07 BFN

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,594 mi
Last recorded180,594 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 BFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 180,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 180,594 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed major oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,616 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2021 170,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear to edges and light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,158 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm/3.5mm

Pass 6 Nov 2019 168,780 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2018 164,541 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2018 164,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2017 158,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 158,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to the front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 158,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to the front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to the front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 153,060 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 145,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 135,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 129,017 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear suspension has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 27 Oct 2012 129,017 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,093 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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BJ07 BFN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ07 BFN, 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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BJ07 BFN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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