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GIG 5925

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,377 mi
Last recorded150,377 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5925
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 150,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 142,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tca bush(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tca bush(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler flap damaged

rear washer inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,003 miles

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

rear windscreen washer & wiper ineffective

Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,999 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

rear windscreen washer & wiper ineffective

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affected by moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

fuel filler flap insecure

stone chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2019 119,923 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers/undertrays obscuring view of some test items

fuel filler flap insecure

nearside headlamp lens misty/water ingress

stone chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside shoulder advise early attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers/undertrays obscuring some test items

stone chip in swept area of windsceen

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,588 miles

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

rear washer not working properly

Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front plastic wheel arch liner damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

rear washer not working properly

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

prop-shaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Prop shaft rear coupling start to deteriorated, not MOT failure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,500 miles

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

traction control light on dash

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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GIG 5925 is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GIG 5925, 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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GIG 5925 is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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