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EJ57 OLR

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,120 mi
Last recorded171,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 OLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 171,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 163,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,862 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 147,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 1.72mm tread depth - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,853 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 141,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Quite worn on inside edge - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

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 OLR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ57 OLR, 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 EJ57 OLR registered?

EJ57 OLR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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