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GP57 ECJ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 197,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

carried out emission test, no result

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

carried out emission test, no result

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,538 miles

carried out emission test,no result

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,353 miles

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

carried out emission test,no result emissions too clean

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

carried out emissions test,no result emissions are too clean.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

carried out emissions test,no result emissions are too clean.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

carried out emission test,no result emissions too cleann.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,866 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,300 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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GP57 ECJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP57 ECJ, 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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GP57 ECJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is GP57 ECJ safe to buy?

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