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GP56 PRZ

2007 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 PRZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2025 137,024 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Nov 2023 108,721 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 108,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,438 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,340 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,710 miles

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,917 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,731 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,577 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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GP56 PRZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GP56 PRZ, 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 GP56 PRZ registered?

GP56 PRZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is GP56 PRZ safe to buy?

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