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GV07 OWU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,087 mi
Last recorded67,087 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 OWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,967 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,930 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner treads

o/sf & n/sf tyres are starting to wear on inner & outer treads

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,055 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,055 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sf tyre has a cut on inner treads

n/sf tyre worn on inner & outer treads

Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,440 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 OWU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GV07 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV07 OWU?

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What year was GV07 OWU registered?

GV07 OWU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is GV07 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV07 OWU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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