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GY57 XGE

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 XGE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,241 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,241 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,329 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,127 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 67,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,448 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,550 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,177 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 16,401 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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GY57 XGE is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY57 XGE, 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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GY57 XGE is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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