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FM57 AZR

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,797 mi
Last recorded166,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 AZR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 166,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damper slight wear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 166,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure due to flexi section being weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damper slight wear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 157,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Flexi exhaust weak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft damper deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 157,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Flexi exhaust weak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft damper deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 147,208 miles

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft rubber dampener deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,198 miles

Flexi section of exhaust feels weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 126,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 126,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper arm seized

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken causing exhaust to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper arm seized

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake just met at 16%

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,912 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))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 93,867 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function siezed (5.3.2 (b))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,346 miles

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

plaSTICS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,319 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 75,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,722 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,574 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,103 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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FM57 AZR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FM57 AZR, 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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FM57 AZR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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