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DG57 JBE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 JBE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 151,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inner side wall worn look like it been rubber on some think in the past. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall very badly perished and tread low too. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 126,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,951 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 111,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section clamp broken - pipe insecure (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,427 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)

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,802 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to 2mm

Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 29,753 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,355 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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DG57 JBE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG57 JBE, 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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DG57 JBE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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