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DE57 FSA

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,340 mi
Last recorded191,340 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 191,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 191,340 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 187,791 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis and floor

Pass 25 Mar 2019 181,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 173,018 miles

Front both front tyres have worn on inner and outer edges n/s/f has worn badly on its inside edge

no smoke detected

Fail 12 Feb 2018 173,018 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both front tyres have worn on inner and outer edges n/s/f has worn badly on its inside edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

no smoke detected

Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s r ()

no smoke detected

Fail 27 Mar 2017 163,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s r ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Feb 2016 150,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,671 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,671 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,020 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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 FSA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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