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GV57 BWA

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 BWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 178,657 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 178,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 169,915 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,559 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 140,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,372 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 121,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,198 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres nearing tread markers.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 112,198 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres nearing tread markers.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,498 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 4 Nov 2011 78,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,223 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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GV57 BWA 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 72.2%.

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 GV57 BWA, 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 GV57 BWA registered?

GV57 BWA is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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