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CU07 VVP

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,407 mi
Last recorded148,407 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,407 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyrtes cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,623 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F O/S/F upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor wire not connected.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 135,452 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor wire not connected.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,880 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake pad sensor wires not connected

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,062 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,364 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,573 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

offside mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,341 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 15 Dec 2016 75,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,514 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 42,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,393 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 8,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 8,168 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 VVP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU07 VVP, 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 VVP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2007.

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