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DN56 XFJ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 146,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 146,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,575 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre nail in it

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

check tyre pressures light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre check warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,490 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,102 miles

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

under body covers fitted not allow full inspection ?????

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,689 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMPS ON

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

O/S/R CHILD SEAT FITED

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

front number plate slightly cracked

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray

inner and outer sill covers fitted

unable to asses brake fluid level due to plastic covers

under tray fitted under engine bay

Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

front number plate slightly cracked

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray

inner and outer sill covers fitted

unable to asses brake fluid level due to plastic covers

under tray fitted under engine bay

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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DN56 XFJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DN56 XFJ, 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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DN56 XFJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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