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FY57 TUP

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 122,438 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,738 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 112,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,504 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,056 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

x1 tyre low n/s/r 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,935 miles

rear pads approx 80% worn on inside pad

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,027 miles

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

uneven front tyre wear.

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 TUP is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 TUP, 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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What year was FY57 TUP registered?

FY57 TUP is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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