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CX57 GAU

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,051 mi
Last recorded152,051 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 GAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,051 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 129,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,435 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,984 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 22 Mar 2013 36,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,366 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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CX57 GAU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX57 GAU, 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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What year was CX57 GAU registered?

CX57 GAU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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