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GL57 HCZ

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,784 mi
Last recorded57,784 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 57,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 57,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,349 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,845 miles

Diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,833 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive white smoke and engine noise, unsafe to Rev engine (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp is damaged (7.1.2)

Diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm 205/55 r16 91w bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,571 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 HCZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HCZ, 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 GL57 HCZ registered?

GL57 HCZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is GL57 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 HCZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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