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EY57 OJO

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,186 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 148,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread is also bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidelight is dim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating and tread wearing on the outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2023 132,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sidelight is dim

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating and tread wearing on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 129,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 115,140 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 111,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,063 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,054 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,399 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Emissions are to clean to register a result

Offside door mirror is damaged but not effecting the view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Emissions are to clean to register a result

Offside door mirror is damaged but not effecting the view to the rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,457 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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EY57 OJO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY57 OJO, 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 EY57 OJO registered?

EY57 OJO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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