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GP57 GFG

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,819 mi
Last recorded133,819 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,248 miles

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

o/s/r tyre badly scrubbing inner edge. cords could show at any moment. advise replacement asap

slight play o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 2 Oct 2021 119,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 116,353 miles

propshaft rear coupling slightly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2019 113,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2019 113,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber boot perished

Nearside Front Sill jacking point broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft Guibo (rubber donut) perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Screen washer not working

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,280 miles

Nearside Front plastic sill panel damaged by jacking point

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,034 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,207 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 23,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,001 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 GFG 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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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