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CE57 ZFW

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 119,896 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 119,896 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 108,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 97,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 97,261 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs lipped

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,261 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs lipped

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,600 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (205/45r18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,425 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (205/45r18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,743 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

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 ZFW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE57 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

CE57 ZFW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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