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CT57 EUL

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,494 mi
Last recorded137,494 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT57 EUL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 137,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 132,257 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 132,240 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,075 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the edges

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

Oil Leak

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,817 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,864 miles

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,365 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 27,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,088 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,164 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,742 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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CT57 EUL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT57 EUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CT57 EUL registered?

CT57 EUL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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