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GL07 FWW

2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,101 mi
Last recorded121,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 FWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,101 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 121,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 121,061 miles

Brake fluid contaminated BLACK. (1.8 (a))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSF/OSF SWITCH ON WITH POSITION LIGHTS. (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. 205/50 17. TYRE FROM 2017. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSR/OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,264 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 97,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2020 95,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,892 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

under trays fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 24 May 2018 82,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,004 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,869 miles

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

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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GL07 FWW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GL07 FWW, 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 GL07 FWW registered?

GL07 FWW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is GL07 FWW safe to buy?

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