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GU57 HAO

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 HAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,356 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 74,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 58,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 58,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,016 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 58,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn side walls due to tyres being stretched on to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn sidewalls due to tyres being stretched on to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp broken front

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,514 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,295 miles

minor leaks from center exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,401 miles

o/s/f tyre appears to be driven flat

tpms light on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,806 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 30,804 miles

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

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

both rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,923 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,205 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,262 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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GU57 HAO is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver 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 GU57 HAO, 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 GU57 HAO registered?

GU57 HAO is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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