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GV07 WOB

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,680 mi
Last recorded167,680 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 167,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Reverse lamp not working

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 152,792 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,314 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,307 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,581 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front joint loose, clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,097 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

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

Rear Differential has a minor weep of oil

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,886 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers plus engine shields fitted obscuring some parts

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 8 Aug 2018 91,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers plus engine shields fitted obscuring some parts

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 81,464 miles

both front brake discs & pads worn

clutch pedal judder

service indicator is on

Pass 6 May 2015 77,776 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake discs & pads worn

washer will need attention

Pass 9 May 2014 71,945 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,587 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 57,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,248 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 WOB is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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