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CY07 LOJ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

167,086 mi
Last recorded167,086 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 167,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rubber outer cover perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 158,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 150,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 151,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 145,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 137,488 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 122,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 28,301 miles

front tyres low on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,622 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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CY07 LOJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CY07 LOJ, 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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CY07 LOJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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