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GF07 VKW

2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 VKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,438 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 69,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 64,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,876 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 52,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R 16 91V BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 31,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,335 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts to outer tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,285 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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GF07 VKW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF07 VKW, 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 GF07 VKW registered?

GF07 VKW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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