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EF07 LGA

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,812 mi
Last recorded162,812 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 LGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 162,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2024 159,015 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (All x 4) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged (All x 4) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 152,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 150,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 150,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 145,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,512 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2019 141,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2018 129,005 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,555 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,063 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn from inner edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 95,548 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 95,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,014 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 LGA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LGA, 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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EF07 LGA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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