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DV07 XYE

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,389 mi
Last recorded161,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 XYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 161,389 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All other rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft drive coupling deteriorated not excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle at rear,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 8 Jun 2021 161,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded One to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All other rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft drive coupling deteriorated not excessive enough to fail

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle at rear,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 4 Jun 2020 149,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 149,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 130,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2017 115,862 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2017 115,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust bracket broken

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 89,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 89,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,445 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,174 miles

Front 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 28 Mar 2011 57,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,558 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 May 2010 48,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

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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DV07 XYE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV07 XYE, 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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DV07 XYE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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