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FX57 NPA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 147,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 142,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 138,491 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,128 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 134,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal damaged and smell of fuel from outside of vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside, front, inner steering rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,030 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 123,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 69,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 31 May 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,570 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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FX57 NPA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX57 NPA, 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 FX57 NPA registered?

FX57 NPA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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