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DS57 KGO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,964 mi
Last recorded137,964 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,964 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both hoses slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 137,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf and nsf arms . front aluminium. yellow marked . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both hoses slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 129,770 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,758 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 121,679 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bar rottion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 83,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Mirror glass missing

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,027 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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DS57 KGO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DS57 KGO, 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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DS57 KGO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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