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FT56 BTV

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 BTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 130,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 130,493 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 123,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 115,434 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,999 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,978 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,978 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,472 miles

Corrosion on front & rear brake pipes

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)

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16 RUNFLAT

Pass 5 May 2017 77,512 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16 RUNFLAT

Pass 26 May 2016 73,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,069 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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FT56 BTV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT56 BTV, 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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FT56 BTV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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