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FY57 KBV

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 KBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,482 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 150,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 143,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 135,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,913 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,895 miles

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

Oil leak GearBox ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,630 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,945 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,118 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FY57 KBV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY57 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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