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ET07 HKO

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,285 mi
Last recorded147,285 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 HKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,285 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,625 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 135,582 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre treads starting to perish , nsf inner sidewall perishing , avon front 205 50 17 94W XL , rear 225 45 17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 129,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 129,785 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 124,881 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 124,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,653 miles

Offside Rear suspension has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,737 miles

near side rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,293 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn edges of treads

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 runflats bridgestones (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch sticking

Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,556 miles

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside rear lamp.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage to windscreen

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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ET07 HKO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ET07 HKO, 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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ET07 HKO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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