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GV07 MVF

2007 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,413 mi
Last recorded116,413 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 MVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,413 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 116,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 107,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,193 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in tyre punctured nail close to wall 205x50x17 ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

noise from rear when handbrake applied

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,438 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,554 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

strong advise - both sides rear brake pads wearing thin & only just meet the pass standard today . brake pad warning light is illuminated .

Pass 22 May 2013 54,478 miles

front tyres wearing at outer edges

long travel at parking brake lever

Fail 22 May 2013 54,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing at outer edges

long travel at parking brake lever

Fail 7 Mar 2012 43,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,618 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,510 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 10 Mar 2010 28,526 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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GV07 MVF is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV07 MVF, 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 GV07 MVF registered?

GV07 MVF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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