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DX57 UPV

2007 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 131,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 125,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 116,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 105,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 99,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2018 78,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 72,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 68,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,156 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,156 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2012 44,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges dual tread tyres

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 17 May 2012 44,919 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges dual tread tyres

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,892 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DX57 UPV is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX57 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

DX57 UPV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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