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DA57 EOO

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,971 mi
Last recorded139,971 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EOO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 139,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working filled bottle (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,298 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 128,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,551 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring is ok but not fitted correctly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,026 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (border line pass (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,857 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,108 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,265 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 72,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust clamp split at downpipe

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DA57 EOO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA57 EOO, 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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DA57 EOO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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