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F27 MOS

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 MOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 143,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 143,256 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener on dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,674 miles

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 6 Jul 2022 123,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 108,988 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 108,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Brake pad warning wire (4.11 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,335 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

slight exhaust fumes from under bonnet

Fail 1 Mar 2021 108,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

slight exhaust fumes from under bonnet

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2019 104,208 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to shoulder

Offside Rear brake pad indicator wire adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake performance low

vehicle undercovers fitted covering testable components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,895 miles

oil leak

smell of fumes in engine bay

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,524 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,094 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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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F27 MOS is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F27 MOS, 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 F27 MOS registered?

F27 MOS is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is F27 MOS safe to buy?

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