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GX56 EXU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge / close to limit and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - RECOMMEND REPLACING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose from pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - RECOMMEND REPLACING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,987 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,488 miles

Front N/S & O/S front brake pads getting low - recommend replacing soon

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

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

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

Rear N/S & O/S rear brake pads getting low - recommend replacing soon

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre size 205/55 WR16 RSC

Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,162 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres and O/S/R low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,980 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 18,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre tread bald on outter edge and near legal limit

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,497 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on outter edges and starting to get low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,011 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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GX56 EXU 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 81.8%.

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 GX56 EXU, 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 GX56 EXU registered?

GX56 EXU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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