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GU57 NWL

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 127,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 123,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,822 miles

all tyres worn low

front brake pads worn low

rear propshaft joint poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,782 miles

Battery condition low

Rear brake pads worn to service limit

Rear propshaft coupling poor condition

Service warning illuminated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,448 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear propshaft joint poor condition

Service warning illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,499 miles

front tyres unevenly worn close to legal limit

rear tyres unevenly worn close to legal limit

service warning illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,259 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 NWL 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 93.8%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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