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EF57 WBD

2007 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,518 mi
Last recorded68,518 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 68,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,390 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 67,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,930 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 32,519 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 32,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,310 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 27,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 24,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,127 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 WBD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBD, 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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What year was EF57 WBD registered?

EF57 WBD is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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