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FH57 TGF

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 TGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 120,499 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 120,495 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,392 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,624 miles

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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 64,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,240 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 52,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 45,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise nearside front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,310 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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FH57 TGF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FH57 TGF, 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 FH57 TGF registered?

FH57 TGF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is FH57 TGF safe to buy?

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