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G18 BWS

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

262,397 mi
Last recorded262,397 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 BWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 262,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 259,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 253,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 253,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 245,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 225,324 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s deteriated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 219,270 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2016 196,324 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 196,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 173,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/e tyre odd wear pattern

Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,867 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2011 79,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,636 miles

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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G18 BWS is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue 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 G18 BWS, 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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G18 BWS is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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