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GJ57 POA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,144 mi
Last recorded165,144 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 POA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,144 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 165,144 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 151,318 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 151,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,544 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 POA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

GJ57 POA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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