MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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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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CA57 MGE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.
Is CA57 MGE safe to buy?
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