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ET07 PWT

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,538 mi
Last recorded180,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 PWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 180,538 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 175,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside seat belt not checked because child seat fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 171,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 170,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt due to heavy load

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 156,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 146,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 146,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,707 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,038 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 101,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,183 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,804 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 64,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,894 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & has cuts in tread

offside rear number plate bulb slightly dim

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,100 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,272 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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ET07 PWT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PWT, 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 ET07 PWT registered?

ET07 PWT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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