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EF56 SZZ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,185 mi
Last recorded171,185 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 171,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 157,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear parking brake only just within efficiency requirements

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 114,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,235 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rattle

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

inner edge of n/s/f tyre on 2mm

inner edge of o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Nov 2010 66,496 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,779 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

wipers poor

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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EF56 SZZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF56 SZZ, 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 EF56 SZZ registered?

EF56 SZZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is EF56 SZZ safe to buy?

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