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FA07 ZLX

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,714 mi
Last recorded83,714 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,268 miles

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

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

Rear slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 79,355 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,547 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 74,965 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 74,965 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,185 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside forward lower suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 61,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside forward lower suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 52,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,731 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 41,731 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,127 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,292 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 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FA07 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

FA07 ZLX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is FA07 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 ZLX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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