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GV07 UMY

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 121,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front/mid join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes deteriorated, lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 120,204 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi clamp brocken aswell (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi clamp brocken aswell (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,547 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 113,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 98,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 98,232 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 91,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 132,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,165 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Sep 2010 44,126 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 UMY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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