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GC04 MFO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC04 MFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,447 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 93,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 77,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 66,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,385 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,385 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, note: inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,431 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 41,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 37,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 29,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,766 miles

front tyres worn advised to check tracking

Fail 12 Mar 2011 12,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn advised to check tracking

Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,927 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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GC04 MFO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GC04 MFO, 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 GC04 MFO registered?

GC04 MFO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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