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CE57 FBV

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,568 mi
Last recorded108,568 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 FBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,228 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,502 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure loose in clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,224 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,073 miles

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,233 miles

Both rear tyres are on the limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,822 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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CE57 FBV 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 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 CE57 FBV, 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 CE57 FBV registered?

CE57 FBV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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