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EF07 GNK

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,416 mi
Last recorded151,416 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 151,416 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 147,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 144,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,935 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,509 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,242 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,794 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,189 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 37,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 31,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 27 May 2010 24,639 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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EF07 GNK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF07 GNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF07 GNK registered?

EF07 GNK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is EF07 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 GNK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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