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GL57 ESO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 ESO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,781 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,859 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,760 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 109,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,764 miles

Windscreen cracked .. outside drivers view

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen cracked .. outside drivers view

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,092 miles

front tyres wearing.

under cover insecure

windscreen damaged... not in drivers view

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front tyres wearing.

nearside rear brake pads worn...advise to replace

under cover insecure

windscreen damaged... not in drivers view

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,971 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light wear to n/s f tyre edge

major stone damage to o/s f lower corner of front screen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,750 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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GL57 ESO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL57 ESO, 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 GL57 ESO registered?

GL57 ESO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is GL57 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 ESO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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