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FG57 OUH

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 OUH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 153,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 145,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 145,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 137,171 miles

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))

Offside 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 128,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 128,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 128,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,336 miles

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

both front tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner edges.

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,847 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket missing.

centre upper stop light not working.

front brake discs have slight fluctuation.

front exhaust flex pipes poor and slight blow.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,054 miles

off side rear coil spring corroded.

slight misting of oil at rear of gearbox.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,030 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still fully secure.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,962 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing. system still supported.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,083 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped on inner faces.

both front tyres begining to wear on inner edges.

both sides front inner brake pads appear to be getting low?.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,061 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped on inner faces.

both front tyres begining to wear on inner edges.

both sides front inner brake pads appear to be getting low?.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,373 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 66,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,683 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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FG57 OUH is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG57 OUH, 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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FG57 OUH is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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