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DE57 CDX

2007 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,933 mi
Last recorded120,933 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 CDX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 116,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 99,448 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 99,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and side wall showing slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 79,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and side wall showing slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,344 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre also has slight damage to side wall ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,295 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre also has slight damage to side wall ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush leaking oil

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread 205/50/17 89W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread 205/50/17 89W (4.1.E.1)

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

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,551 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 CDX is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE57 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE57 CDX registered?

DE57 CDX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2007.

Is DE57 CDX safe to buy?

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