MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
rear exhaust box holding bracket broken but exhaust supported nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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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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GJ07 SMO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2007.
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