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GJ57 CPE

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 107,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 106,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,488 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 101,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 98,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 98,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,169 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside chip in screen not affecting view of road

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 86,146 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with operation of any light (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside chip in screen not affecting view of road

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin has sensor attached (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 55,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 55,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,686 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 3mm advise

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,905 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,553 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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GJ57 CPE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ57 CPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ57 CPE registered?

GJ57 CPE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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