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FV57 HYH

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,077 mi
Last recorded149,077 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 HYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,476 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 136,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray cover fitted- Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,003 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 113,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 113,144 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,457 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 106,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg leaking (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,017 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,709 miles

nearside rear tyre 3 mm 205 50 17 runflat

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,247 miles

oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV57 HYH is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FV57 HYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 HYH registered?

FV57 HYH is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is FV57 HYH safe to buy?

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