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FG57 XJW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,459 mi
Last recorded179,459 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 XJW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 179,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 179,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,687 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 140,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to chords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 110,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,212 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough both top strut mounts bearings (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,800 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,800 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing outer edges

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear suspenin bushes bottom has slight squeak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to register reading

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,901 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 XJW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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