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BJ07 RPY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,261 mi
Last recorded99,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,261 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,718 miles

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

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))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,348 miles

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate damaged

Rear x2 child seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,749 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,408 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,039 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 RPY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RPY, 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 BJ07 RPY registered?

BJ07 RPY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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