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FH07 VGF

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 144,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,105 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 143,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,399 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft coupling rubber splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R suspension upper arm inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,139 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,535 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 120,535 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,910 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,376 miles

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

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

noise from auxillary belt area

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,668 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,415 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,415 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,676 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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FH07 VGF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH07 VGF, 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 FH07 VGF registered?

FH07 VGF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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