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EL04 STO

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 STO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,774 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

front brake hoses deteriorated

slight damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,558 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 63,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,837 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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EL04 STO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EL04 STO, 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 EL04 STO registered?

EL04 STO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is EL04 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL04 STO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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