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DE57 CBV

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 CBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,380 miles

Front both front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm is damaged exhaust pipe is fouling the arm and wearing away the aluminium of the arm would advise exhaust pipe to be re positioned to avoid further damage to the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

the park brake only just met the minimum mot standard 16% the park brake may require adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated dash board warning light lit up as is the abs fault warning light (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front both front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm is damaged exhaust pipe is fouling the arm and wearing away the aluminium of the arm would advise exhaust pipe to be re positioned to avoid further damage to the arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

the park brake only just met the minimum mot standard 16% the park brake may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,643 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,642 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,694 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,758 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,088 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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DE57 CBV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE57 CBV, 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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DE57 CBV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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