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BT56 VPP

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,061 mi
Last recorded146,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,628 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 141,627 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 139,395 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both side tyre uneven worn

Nearside Rear exhaust heat-shield deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both side tyre uneven worn

Nearside Rear exhaust heat-shield deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,642 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,665 miles

ENGINE-COVER & UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,685 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake warning lamp on all the time when handbrake off

Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,660 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

park brake lever has slight travel

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,550 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,482 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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BT56 VPP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT56 VPP, 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 BT56 VPP registered?

BT56 VPP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is BT56 VPP safe to buy?

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