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FL57 XDR

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,317 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 117,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,646 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 109,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,869 miles

both front tyres feathering slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2017 99,958 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,916 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 82,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 25 Sep 2014 74,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,571 miles

Child seat fitted to both rear outer seats

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted to both rear outer seats

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

FL57 XDR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is FL57 XDR safe to buy?

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