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HF07 CVY

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF07 CVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 140,708 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 139,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 137,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 137,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,218 miles

Nearside slightly dim

Fail 18 Jul 2023 136,218 miles

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

Nearside slightly dim

Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 131,610 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly dim

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 9 Jul 2020 127,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,478 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 121,465 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,383 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,286 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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HF07 CVY 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 HF07 CVY, 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 HF07 CVY registered?

HF07 CVY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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