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FT07 MKX

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,152 mi
Last recorded174,152 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 MKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 174,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 167,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 167,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 161,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 161,949 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 156,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 145,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,831 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,670 miles

low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,517 miles

o/s/f strut top mount getting noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,576 miles

front number plate poor

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate poor

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate poor

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,996 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f tyre totaly bald on inside edge

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f tyre totaly bald on inside edge

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,253 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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FT07 MKX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT07 MKX, 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 FT07 MKX registered?

FT07 MKX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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