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EF57 XZN

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XZN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 79,872 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2024 70,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,688 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,153 miles

Advise font tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise rear tyres on 4mm tread depth

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,949 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,302 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,302 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,785 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,927 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,889 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 XZN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

EF57 XZN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is EF57 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 XZN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF57 XZN have outstanding finance?

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