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2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,427 mi
Last recorded131,427 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 AOK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 131,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazards flashing a bit fast

Fail 11 Aug 2026 131,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazards flashing a bit fast

Pass 28 Jul 2025 124,627 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 124,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,407 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front side lights on different

Fail 26 Jul 2024 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front side lights on different

Pass 17 Jul 2023 112,422 miles

Front SIDE LIGHTS ON A SEPARATE SWITCH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 112,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front SIDE LIGHTS ON A SEPARATE SWITCH

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 104,735 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension spring incorrectly located and top mount bearing seized

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,856 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 97,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted at time of test throughout underside

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,405 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted time of test

Pass 24 May 2019 88,330 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 May 2018 84,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,576 miles

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,454 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 37,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 20,712 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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FY57 AOK is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY57 AOK, 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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FY57 AOK is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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