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FY07 LRO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,501 mi
Last recorded81,501 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 LRO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,382 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 77,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 67,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 61,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald outer edge

Pass 13 May 2016 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 17,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FY07 LRO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY07 LRO, 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 FY07 LRO registered?

FY07 LRO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is FY07 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 LRO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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