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FE07 WAU

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,677 mi
Last recorded177,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 WAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 177,677 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 177,677 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 169,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,040 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,797 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 149,797 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,208 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside and Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jan 2020 115,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,029 miles

Nearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,378 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,102 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,454 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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,548 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 25 Oct 2012 33,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,961 miles

nearside front tyre bold on outter edge

offside front tyre bold on outter edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,961 miles

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

nearside front tyre bold on outter edge

offside front tyre bold on outter edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 9,483 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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FE07 WAU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE07 WAU, 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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FE07 WAU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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