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FL57 XZW

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,361 mi
Last recorded188,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 188,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 182,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differencial seal and slight lift in bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 177,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 170,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,306 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 154,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 146,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 146,545 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 140,591 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 140,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,239 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 96,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,145 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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FL57 XZW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL57 XZW, 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 FL57 XZW registered?

FL57 XZW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FL57 XZW safe to buy?

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