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GL57 FRN

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,901 mi
Last recorded129,901 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,901 miles

Rear exhaust mount defective

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,880 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe rusted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 121,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,742 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,742 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,383 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2017 74,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2015 54,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,898 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edge not considered full depth tread from new

n/s/r tyre tread bald on edge not considered full depth tread from new

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge not considered full depth tread from new

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 FRN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

GL57 FRN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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