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GX57 ZYY

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,523 mi
Last recorded85,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 ZYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,523 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 10 Jul 2026 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,835 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))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 28 Jun 2023 79,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise waxoyl (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,151 miles

Advise waxoyle

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,559 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Front exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,240 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,833 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,335 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,339 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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GX57 ZYY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GX57 ZYY, 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 GX57 ZYY registered?

GX57 ZYY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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