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CA57 GZE

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,190 mi
Last recorded210,190 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 GZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 210,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 188,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 164,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,629 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 137,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,613 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 103,649 miles

Offside front tyre has slight inner wear. Tyre pressure light on.

Fail 26 May 2015 103,649 miles

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

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

Front tyres have slight inner wear

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,883 miles

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,156 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

hand brake warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 116,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,556 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tpms warning light on.will be fail in april

Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,556 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tpms warning light on.will be fail in april

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,062 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 31,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CA57 GZE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA57 GZE, 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 CA57 GZE registered?

CA57 GZE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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