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GR56 DFO

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

212,613 mi
Last recorded212,613 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 212,613 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 212,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 205,002 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 205,002 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 201,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 188,915 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 166,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to inner canvas and ply on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still function OK

propshaft rear coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear offside suspension arm bush

Fail 13 Nov 2017 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to inner canvas and ply on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still function OK

propshaft rear coupling slightly deteriorated

slight play in rear offside suspension arm bush

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,473 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 128,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2014 122,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake wire loose

Pass 13 May 2013 111,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 111,300 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,291 miles

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,291 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,266 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 13 Feb 2010 71,195 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 71,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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GR56 DFO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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