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GJ57 MRX

2007 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,548 mi
Last recorded57,548 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 MRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 57,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,219 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,242 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 43,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,003 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,152 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 MRX is a 2007 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRX, 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 GJ57 MRX registered?

GJ57 MRX is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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