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EF07 FHW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,105 mi
Last recorded182,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 FHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 182,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 182,097 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 173,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side light slight insecure

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

tyre pressure sensor light on

Pass 28 Aug 2018 151,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2017 131,666 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4 missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 105,990 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,366 miles

Engine oil overfull.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,552 miles

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

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

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

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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EF07 FHW 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 68.8%.

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 EF07 FHW, 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 EF07 FHW registered?

EF07 FHW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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