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EF57 KLJ

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,586 mi
Last recorded126,586 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 122,620 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 104,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 93,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 89,693 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,395 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,907 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 KLJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF57 KLJ, 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 EF57 KLJ registered?

EF57 KLJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is EF57 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 KLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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