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DY57 XHW

2007 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 XHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 134,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 121,972 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edge.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 121,972 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edge.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,958 miles

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

front exhust clamp cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,484 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,844 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,355 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XHW is a 2007 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

DY57 XHW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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