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FN07 XJC

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,934 mi
Last recorded165,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 XJC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 165,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/ rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 159,843 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 159,718 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 148,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,639 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 136,367 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,549 miles

Flywheel Slight Rattle.

Parking Brake Has High Travel Before Engaging & Has Little Reserve Travel, Only Just Met Requirements.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out Of Shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Flywheel Slight Rattle.

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

Parking Brake Has High Travel Before Engaging & Has Little Reserve Travel, Only Just Met Requirements.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,446 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 121,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,159 miles

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

emissions too clean

Fail 15 Apr 2019 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,329 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 96,329 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,257 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust box sdupport bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,914 miles

ASC warning on.

Handbrake warning on.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,818 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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FN07 XJC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FN07 XJC, 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 FN07 XJC registered?

FN07 XJC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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