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GV57 BWF

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 101,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,733 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,159 miles

Front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is low under 2.00mm and wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,006 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 26,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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 BWF 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 73.7%.

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 BWF, 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

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What year was GV57 BWF registered?

GV57 BWF is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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