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EF57 VXE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,800 mi
Last recorded136,800 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 136,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 130,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 115,342 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 111,628 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 107,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 99,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 77,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,650 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,399 miles

centre brake light slightlty damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,245 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 36,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

off side front, near side front and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear, are bald at the edge and are out of shape.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 36,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXE, 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

How do I check the history of EF57 VXE?

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What year was EF57 VXE registered?

EF57 VXE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is EF57 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 VXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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