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BT57 UUE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 UUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,497 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 122,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp cleaning devices not working

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

oil leak

parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 1 Nov 2019 119,768 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp cleaning devices not working

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

oil leak

parking (secondary) brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp washers not working

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,239 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,734 miles

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

front number plate cracked - not likely to be misread

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked - not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,886 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,761 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,207 miles

both rear tyrs on 2mm

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,404 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,782 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 UUE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUE, 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 BT57 UUE registered?

BT57 UUE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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