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GR07 WCV

2007 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 WCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 77,917 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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 27 Jun 2023 61,374 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 61,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing 3 missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2021 44,912 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 44,911 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2020 34,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 34,399 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 31,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,499 miles

front tyres bald on outer edge

near side wiper judders

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,195 miles

Windscreen sticker in drivers view off side encroching wiper sweap greater that 40mm but is a parking permit, advise relocation ASAP

Fail 2 Aug 2010 10,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen sticker in drivers view off side encroching wiper sweap greater that 40mm but is a parking permit, advise relocation ASAP

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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GR07 WCV is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR07 WCV, 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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What year was GR07 WCV registered?

GR07 WCV is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is GR07 WCV safe to buy?

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