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BU07 ZKO

2007 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,512 mi
Last recorded60,512 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,512 miles

Nearside Front slight bind on brakes

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

all brakes rusty (pads and disc's)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight bind on brakes

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

all brakes rusty (pads and disc's)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dirty. due to no wiper. windscreen cracked and damaged but unable to see full extent (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged and holed. within indicator

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged and holed. fog lamp lens missing

bonnet release seized.

engine compartment covered with what appears to be animal faeces.

signs of a coolant leak.

vehicle has running problems. noticed broken earth wire that is arcing out.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on indicating fault

tyre pressure indicator light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,150 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 36,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 35,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,821 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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BU07 ZKO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU07 ZKO, 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 BU07 ZKO registered?

BU07 ZKO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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