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EA07 AVT

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,544 mi
Last recorded169,544 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 AVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 143,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 143,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% on front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel flap damaged

nearside rear park brake providing little effort

Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 17 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel flap damaged

nearside rear park brake providing little effort

Fail 30 Jun 2016 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

205/50/17/89v pirelli rsc

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise tracking is checked

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,300 miles

rear tyres close to limit/centre exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2015 100,300 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit/centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,198 miles

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated.

front exhaust damaged slight blow

handbrake travel.

offside front jacking point missing offside front sill cover damaged.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,198 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated.

front exhaust damaged slight blow

offside front jacking point missing offside front sill cover damaged.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,424 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 49,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,419 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 20,490 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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EA07 AVT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA07 AVT, 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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EA07 AVT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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