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GV57 EJZ

2007 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,962 mi
Last recorded125,962 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 EJZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 125,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,640 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension components corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,637 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension components corroded, Advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,271 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear suspensions bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,267 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear suspensions bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,441 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt buckle casing missing but still works fine

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

Rear Number plate lights Dim but still work

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,441 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt buckle casing missing but still works fine

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

Rear Number plate lights Dim but still work

Pass 18 May 2016 90,528 miles

Centre Front Minor Oil leak to engine

Offside Front Seat belt buckle cover is missing but buckle works fine

Fail 18 May 2016 90,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle cover is missing but buckle works fine

Centre Front Minor Oil leak to engine

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,352 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,852 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 EJZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJZ, 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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GV57 EJZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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