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CK57 FFN

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 FFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,196 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 130,196 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,960 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 111,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,570 miles

Offside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 105,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,651 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,649 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,196 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,542 miles

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

small cut in os front tyre tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,473 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

small cut in os front tyer tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,818 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 2 Sep 2010 31,135 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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CK57 FFN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CK57 FFN, 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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CK57 FFN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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