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CA57 MGE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,932 mi
Last recorded188,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 MGE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 188,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Leaking and noisy in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken

Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Under tray loose

Fail 21 Jan 2025 188,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked/split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Leaking and noisy in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken

Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Under tray loose

Pass 1 Sep 2023 176,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 176,215 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 163,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 159,637 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 151,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 144,504 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 138,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,471 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,081 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 117,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 110,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,100 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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CA57 MGE 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 CA57 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

CA57 MGE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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