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FA53 LAN

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,144 mi
Last recorded122,144 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 122,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 112,133 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 101,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 86,729 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,825 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,489 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 40,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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FA53 LAN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FA53 LAN, 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 FA53 LAN registered?

FA53 LAN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is FA53 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 LAN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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