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FV57 UBZ

2007 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,360 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 116,317 miles

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing /strengthening bars bolts have been sheared and little blobs of weld have been used as replacements and or not replaced (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 113,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 109,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 105,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 98,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,740 miles

rear pads low 1000 miles

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,028 miles

all brake pads appear low

offside front tyre ON legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 21,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 10,246 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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FV57 UBZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UBZ, 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 FV57 UBZ registered?

FV57 UBZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is FV57 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 UBZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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