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DE57 FRF

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 88,922 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 88,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,558 miles

under trays

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,422 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2019 59,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 47,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,674 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 18 Sep 2012 25,873 miles

o/s/r shooker light misting of oil

several small chips on windowscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 16,306 miles

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

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 FRF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 DE57 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

DE57 FRF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is DE57 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 FRF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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