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DV57 OVW

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 OVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,166 miles

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

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

under trays and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,261 miles

Front exhaust clamp is corroded and split

Front number plate is cracked

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front flexi brake pipes are starting to crack and perish

stone chip in nearside front widscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,692 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edges and cracking between tread

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,802 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 63,487 miles

Both rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth at one or more points in the treads circumference

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 22 Oct 2011 63,487 miles

Both rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth at one or more points in the treads circumference

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 12 Nov 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,778 miles

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

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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DV57 OVW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV57 OVW, 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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DV57 OVW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2007.

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