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CU07 KMA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,393 mi
Last recorded84,393 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 KMA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,536 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion underside

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2025 82,529 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion underside

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,408 miles

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

surface rust

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,729 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 76,729 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,976 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 72,976 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,063 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,205 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 64,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,930 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,739 miles

high lambda value within factory settings.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,162 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,551 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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CU07 KMA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CU07 KMA, 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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CU07 KMA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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