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BV07 CHJ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 165,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 164,819 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,661 miles

brake pipes rusted

heat shield insecure

rear sub frame corroded

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2022 152,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes rusted

heat shield insecure

rear sub frame corroded

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,363 miles

brake pads front and rear

n/s rear shocker

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,512 miles

rear tyres on limit

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

brake pipes

front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2018 116,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 116,479 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,170 miles

n/s front shocker slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2016 90,994 miles

front and rear brake pads low lining

o/s n/s front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,784 miles

rear pads low aprox 2mm

Fail 9 Mar 2010 32,784 miles

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

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

rear pads low aprox 2mm

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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BV07 CHJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV07 CHJ, 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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BV07 CHJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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