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GJ57 ZHT

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,120 mi
Last recorded89,120 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 89,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.......both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,978 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,086 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,086 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,916 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 47,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,918 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,670 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,322 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 31,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 ZHT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

GJ57 ZHT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is GJ57 ZHT safe to buy?

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