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FD07 VKU

2007 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,691 mi
Last recorded137,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 VKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,390 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded just before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning shown on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,916 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

aftermarket fuel cap fitted, but it does have a locking device

exhaust joint slightly loose - front section towards engine

Fail 22 Nov 2019 121,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

aftermarket fuel cap fitted, but it does have a locking device

exhaust joint slightly loose - front section towards engine

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,939 miles

Front Exhaust clamp loose but not leaking

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted which has sealing device

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,935 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 88,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 38,345 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 VKU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

FD07 VKU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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