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DS57 MTJ

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,013 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 82,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and some play (2.7.3)

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

some imbalance rear brakes

Fail 12 Jan 2018 75,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing on anti roll bar (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and some play (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,694 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,551 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack inside the tread patern and wear on the outer edges.

Both rear tyres starting to crack inside the tread patern.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,250 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 34,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,376 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 MTJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DS57 MTJ, 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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What year was DS57 MTJ registered?

DS57 MTJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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