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DY57 AZD

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,358 mi
Last recorded157,358 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 AZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, seatbelt not inspected.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 157,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, seatbelt not inspected.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyre treads are very worn in the center. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 153,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 153,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 149,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 149,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 125,045 miles

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 17 Jul 2012 110,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,242 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,804 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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DY57 AZD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY57 AZD, 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 DY57 AZD registered?

DY57 AZD is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DY57 AZD safe to buy?

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