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DX57 NHK

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,944 mi
Last recorded132,944 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 NHK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 132,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 9 May 2025 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 16 May 2024 128,406 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 122,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts sidewall and inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake lever almost at full travel

Pass 18 May 2022 115,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 115,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 105,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,926 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,926 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,079 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,610 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,610 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,469 miles

(MINOR PERRISHING ON REAR PROP COUPLING ... ADVISE CHECK WITH BMW, ARE THESE A SERVICABLE PART ?? )

REAR TYRES GETTING DOWN, WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOONISH

minor 'dent' to inner and outer o/s/f rim

minor perrish on front flexi's

Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

(MINOR PERRISHING ON REAR PROP COUPLING ... ADVISE CHECK WITH BMW, ARE THESE A SERVICABLE PART ?? )

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT DISCS, PADS LOW

REAR TYRES GETTING DOWN, WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOONISH

minor 'dent' to inner and outer o/s/f rim

minor perrish on front flexi's

service lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs lipped

front number plate becoming unstuck

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge advise replacement 215/40 R18 89W

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,353 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs lipped

front number plate becoming unstuck

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge advise replacement 215/40 R18 89W

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,724 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,724 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 39,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,146 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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DX57 NHK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX57 NHK, 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 DX57 NHK registered?

DX57 NHK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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