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FD07 UGW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 UGW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 146,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 139,890 miles

Emissions FAS not detected

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 139,824 miles

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

Emissions FAS not detected

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2022 137,698 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front clap broken allowing lot of movement with the possibility the exhaust could fall (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,175 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,893 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 14 Aug 2014 77,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,115 miles

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

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

unevenly worn front tyres.

Pass 12 May 2010 39,840 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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FD07 UGW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black 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 FD07 UGW, 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 FD07 UGW registered?

FD07 UGW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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