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EK57 TMU

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,689 mi
Last recorded70,689 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 TMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 69,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 67,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 63,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,213 miles

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

emissions going in and out of spec

Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,422 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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EK57 TMU 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 EK57 TMU, 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 EK57 TMU registered?

EK57 TMU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is EK57 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 TMU 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.

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