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GJ07 SMO

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,361 mi
Last recorded157,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 SMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 157,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 157,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 149,753 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 149,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,466 miles

rear exhaust box holding bracket broken but exhaust supported nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 137,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front tyres showing edge wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear wiring not fitted to pad

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached [mount broken] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 123,678 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front tyres showing edge wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear wiring not fitted to pad

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached [mount broken] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 117,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,193 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 3 mm.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

Pass 19 May 2015 79,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,698 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,708 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

steering lock warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,315 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,315 miles

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)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SMO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SMO, 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 GJ07 SMO registered?

GJ07 SMO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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