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FY57 TSX

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,575 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,150 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,580 miles

both sides rear tyres worn low and o/s/f worn /and worn on outer edge and damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,707 miles

OIL AROUND GEARBOX

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,814 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 TSX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TSX, 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 FY57 TSX registered?

FY57 TSX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is FY57 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 TSX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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