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GN57 VEF

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,397 mi
Last recorded77,397 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 VEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,397 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure

damage to nearside front road wheel on inner rim

damage to offside front road wheel on outer rim

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

nearside headlight bracket missing but reasonably secure

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2026 77,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure

damage to nearside front road wheel on inner rim

damage to offside front road wheel on outer rim

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

nearside headlight bracket missing but reasonably secure

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,298 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limits

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure

damage to nearside front road wheel on inner rim

damage to offside front road wheel on outer rim

nearside headlight bracket missing but reasonably secure

Fail 5 Feb 2025 68,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limits

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system secure

damage to nearside front road wheel on inner rim

damage to offside front road wheel on outer rim

nearside headlight bracket missing but reasonably secure

Pass 31 Jan 2024 55,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 55,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,842 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,380 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,128 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 30,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,997 miles

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 23 Sep 2014 23,432 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,256 miles

all four tyres cracking!

Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,604 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,424 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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GN57 VEF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GN57 VEF, 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 GN57 VEF registered?

GN57 VEF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is GN57 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN57 VEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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