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BV07 ULF

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,344 mi
Last recorded208,344 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 ULF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 208,344 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 208,344 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 181,136 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Mar 2020 181,136 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 insecure (0.1 (a))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Mar 2019 165,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,437 miles

Offside Front Outer side light dull

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,437 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Outer side light dull

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 22,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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 ULF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV07 ULF, 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 BV07 ULF registered?

BV07 ULF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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