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BU07 ZVL

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,029 mi
Last recorded196,029 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 196,029 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 177,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 174,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 163,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 157,452 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Under body covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 139,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 82,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZVL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU07 ZVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU07 ZVL registered?

BU07 ZVL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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