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DY57 BCZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,957 mi
Last recorded155,957 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,957 miles

brake wear sensor warnig lamp on

mist of oil on gearbox

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2022 155,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt attachment (7.1.2 (c))

brake wear sensor warnig lamp on

mist of oil on gearbox

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2021 143,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheild damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,701 miles

Heat shield damage

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 109,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,836 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,496 miles

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

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 BCZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY57 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

DY57 BCZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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