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GK07 XJU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 XJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 13 Sep 2023 78,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,607 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,889 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,023 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 20 Sep 2018 63,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

emissions too low to register

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,863 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,617 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,227 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,601 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,738 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,412 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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GK07 XJU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GK07 XJU, 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 GK07 XJU registered?

GK07 XJU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is GK07 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK07 XJU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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