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FY57 OAD

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 OAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 187,014 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 171,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 161,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 161,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 153,620 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 148,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 144,977 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,151 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 120,151 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,716 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 103,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,510 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,731 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 OAD is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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