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DS57 KGX

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KGX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 127,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,571 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 124,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,693 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,616 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,542 miles

Smoke test to clean to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 57,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,198 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Jun 2010 33,502 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 KGX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KGX, 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 DS57 KGX registered?

DS57 KGX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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