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GJ07 HJF

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,660 mi
Last recorded142,660 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 HJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 142,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 135,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,790 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 130,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 120,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,596 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn with slight movement this bush should be replaced shortly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn with slight movement this bush should be replaced shortly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,596 miles

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn with slight movement this bush should be replaced shortly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn with slight movement this bush should be replaced shortly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,448 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,930 miles

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected but not visable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected but not visable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,323 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 83,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,282 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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GJ07 HJF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ07 HJF, 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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GJ07 HJF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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