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BJ07 RUW

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

287,896 mi
Last recorded287,896 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 287,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 287,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 268,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 268,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 263,171 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 256,532 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 234,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 210,412 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 210,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 185,777 miles

Nearside Front shock bump stop deteriorating

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 163,940 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 137,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,187 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front & rear brake discs lipped.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,738 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RUW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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