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CV57 OTZ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,447 mi
Last recorded182,447 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 182,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 182,439 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,812 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2024 157,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 153,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,697 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 3 x hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,938 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Bulb blown and replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,664 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 114,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,760 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,642 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,408 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

pad sensor warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

pad sensor warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,288 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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CV57 OTZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV57 OTZ, 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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CV57 OTZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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