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FT07 NTC

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,905 mi
Last recorded187,905 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 NTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 187,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2023 187,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2021 182,447 miles

Offside Front bonnet pull lever is deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 182,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside fronts are cracking (no cords visible) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bonnet pull lever is deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator sensor is detached/deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 176,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underbody tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 176,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 168,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 158,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 143,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 92,824 miles

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread inner edge (225/40/18)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2013 74,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 56,254 miles

Exhaust emissions to "clean" to get smoke test result

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,232 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 NTC is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

FT07 NTC is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2007.

Is FT07 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT07 NTC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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