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EJ57 HVN

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 HVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,566 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,349 miles

slight corrosion on rear underbody

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber lower mounting area (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS On

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,366 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 64,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 64,582 miles

Exhaust system insecure DPF clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge SERIOUS 205/50/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RSC 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge SERIOUS 205/50/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,812 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 20,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,173 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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EJ57 HVN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ57 HVN, 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 EJ57 HVN registered?

EJ57 HVN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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