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FH07 ZMV

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,950 mi
Last recorded164,950 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 ZMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 164,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,521 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 162,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 157,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 153,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 144,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 125,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,530 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front tyres bald on inner and outer edges.

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

Oil leak

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 96,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,595 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,899 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,967 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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FH07 ZMV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FH07 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH07 ZMV registered?

FH07 ZMV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is FH07 ZMV safe to buy?

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