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GL56 WHA

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,630 mi
Last recorded127,630 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 WHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 127,630 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fog lamp unit missing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 119,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,157 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight weep

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,916 miles

offside front fog light missing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,916 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

offside front fog light missing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,207 miles

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

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

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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GL56 WHA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL56 WHA, 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 GL56 WHA registered?

GL56 WHA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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The MOT history for GL56 WHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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