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GR56 DFL

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,554 mi
Last recorded83,554 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 DFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,554 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 83,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,007 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front flexi hoses cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler cap cover

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,141 miles

fr brake flexis slight cracks.rear brake pipes slight corosion

heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,343 miles

heat shield adrift

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracks (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn and age related cracks

Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracks (3.6.B.4d)

heat shield adrift

both rear tyres worn and age related cracks

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,820 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 52,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,106 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,026 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,428 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 DFL is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GR56 DFL, 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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GR56 DFL is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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