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CA07 LOF

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 LOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 127,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive play on shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,833 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 118,822 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 109,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,929 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,628 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,004 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,004 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,691 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,180 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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CA07 LOF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA07 LOF, 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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CA07 LOF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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