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FA07 XJU

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,365 mi
Last recorded133,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 113,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 113,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 106,211 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 105,069 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 seat belts not checked

Slight corrosion under body and components to rear.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,957 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,181 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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FA07 XJU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FA07 XJU, 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 FA07 XJU registered?

FA07 XJU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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