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BT57 FVC

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,853 mi
Last recorded144,853 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,853 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,974 miles

Advise Flexi brake hoses cracked.

Advise n,s front wheel bind.

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise Flexi brake hoses cracked.

Advise n,s front wheel bind.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,776 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,727 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dyf seel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 109,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dyf seel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Fail 18 Apr 2018 100,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,748 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dif leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2014 60,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,904 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,056 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,258 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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BT57 FVC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT57 FVC, 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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BT57 FVC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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