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CU57 OGR

2007 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,750 mi
Last recorded139,750 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OGR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 139,750 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 125,922 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 125,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,517 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight movement in top mount

Offside steering has slight play

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,727 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,618 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,759 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,996 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,371 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in tread 2mm

Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low in tread 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,479 miles

bonnet release stiff

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,021 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre's getting low tred

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,870 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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CU57 OGR is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU57 OGR, 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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CU57 OGR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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