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GR56 EPZ

2007 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 EPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,802 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,460 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 76,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 72,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,219 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 66,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2017 46,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,297 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2, edges going bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f alloy damaged but not weakend

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,773 miles

Front tyres low on outer shoulders

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 EPZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

GR56 EPZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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