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EA07 LJN

2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 95,157 miles

Central Rear Lower oil leak from rear axle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front lower bush on suspension major play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower oil leak from rear axle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre has screw in tread ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

brake pads wearing indicator light on

Pass 17 May 2017 80,164 miles

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

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Oil leak on exhaust advise att ()

discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2016 72,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Offside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed

wipers smearing

Pass 13 May 2015 62,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2014 53,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2014 53,299 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 45,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 23 May 2012 38,459 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,965 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 LJN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA07 LJN, 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 EA07 LJN registered?

EA07 LJN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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