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GR56 DDE

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,616 mi
Last recorded150,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 DDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 150,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 150,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 131,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 117,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wing mirrors slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jun 2021 107,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal missing from cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wing mirrors slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,636 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 102,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 96,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,212 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,596 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,624 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 29,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,979 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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GR56 DDE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR56 DDE, 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 GR56 DDE registered?

GR56 DDE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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