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EN56 WVB

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,646 mi
Last recorded169,646 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 WVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 169,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 169,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 160,154 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,837 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,488 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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EN56 WVB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black 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 EN56 WVB, 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 EN56 WVB registered?

EN56 WVB is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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The MOT history for EN56 WVB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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