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BV57 CUY

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,296 mi
Last recorded125,296 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 CUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,328 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,139 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,866 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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BV57 CUY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BV57 CUY, 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 BV57 CUY registered?

BV57 CUY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is BV57 CUY safe to buy?

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