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FM07 XTA

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,523 mi
Last recorded152,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 XTA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 152,523 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls damaged on front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts damaged on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 142,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 142,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40 r18 86y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger has snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 138,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 136,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,872 miles

Rear suspension componants rusty condition

Fail 24 Nov 2021 129,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension componants rusty condition

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,774 miles

Offside Front tyre measured to just 3mm inner edge 205/55rf16-91v

Fail 14 Nov 2020 105,772 miles

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

Offside Front tyre measured to just 3mm inner edge 205/55rf16-91v

Pass 21 May 2019 73,874 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 73,656 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,769 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 64,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 57,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 29,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/side front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

n/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth & worn off on inner edge.

o/side front tyre worn on inner & outer edge.

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,796 miles

n/side front tyre void of tread on outer edge.

n/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth & worn off on inner edge.

o/side front tyre worn on inner & outer edge.

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,094 miles

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

both front tyres showing wear on outer edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,908 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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FM07 XTA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM07 XTA, 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 FM07 XTA registered?

FM07 XTA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is FM07 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 XTA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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