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FL57 BZO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 BZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,028 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 77,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,028 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,188 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 71,188 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,687 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,687 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,752 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 14 Jul 2016 48,450 miles

EML lamp on

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,494 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 41,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,340 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 10,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FL57 BZO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL57 BZO, 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 FL57 BZO registered?

FL57 BZO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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