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GU57 HWW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,032 mi
Last recorded73,032 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 HWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 73,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft rubber donut cracking / perishing - recommend to change as soon as possible

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,474 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear flexible coupling splitting...Replacement recommended... (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,156 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff ,

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lense starting to cloud could be polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lense starting to cloud could be polished (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak to rear diff , level should be checked and topped up if needed

VHC= service indicator shows svs due / no access to Br fluid / oil ok / coolant ok / aux belt ok

Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lense starting to cloud could be polished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lense starting to cloud could be polished (4.1.4 (b))

Rear rear wiper blade poor condition

Slight oil leak to rear diff , level should be checked and topped up if needed

VHC= service indicator shows svs due / no access to Br fluid / oil ok / coolant ok / aux belt ok

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,080 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,416 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

tyre wear started on both front outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,579 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 HWW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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