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BT56 VRG

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VRG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,414 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,156 miles

Front headlight washer not working

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

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft corroded

Rear differential leaking slightly

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,156 miles

Front headlight washer not working

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft corroded

Rear differential leaking slightly

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,777 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff - slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and has nail/puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,287 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,568 miles

CAR AS UNDER TRAYS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,107 miles

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

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

Front tyres outer edges worn

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

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

Rear x 2 c/seats

car as under trays

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 56,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,265 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,507 miles

REAR TYRES 2M

Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR TYRES 2M

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,204 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 VRG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRG, 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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BT56 VRG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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