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BJ07 EGC

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,620 mi
Last recorded148,620 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 148,620 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 16 Dec 2019 148,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on broken coil spring, tyre badly damaged (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2018 140,720 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 72,459 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre tread depths are worn to the legal limit on the edges (1.6mm step tyre)

both rear tyre tread depths are worn to the legal limit on the edges (1.6mm step tyre)

exhaust back box has slight rattle

front brake discs are worn

Pass 10 May 2010 55,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 55,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 EGC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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