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EF57 KCG

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,260 mi
Last recorded202,260 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 202,260 miles

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

Rear park brake in need of adjustment.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 188,689 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 188,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 177,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 167,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 164,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 148,049 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing o/s rear top arm (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 135,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs poor

Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 111,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake discs slightly corroded but should clean up with use ,and brake readings are all good

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,436 miles

handbrake and pad warning light on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,864 miles

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

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

handbrake and pad warning light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,574 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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EF57 KCG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EF57 KCG, 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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EF57 KCG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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