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DX57 JDU

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,245 mi
Last recorded187,245 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 JDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 187,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 181,373 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 181,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 179,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 174,096 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2021 166,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 166,367 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,121 miles

headlamps slight different colour

Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,322 miles

offside and nearside front arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,457 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,626 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 46,248 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DX57 JDU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX57 JDU, 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 DX57 JDU registered?

DX57 JDU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is DX57 JDU safe to buy?

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