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HG07 DPU

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,581 mi
Last recorded181,581 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 DPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 181,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 162,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 153,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop 'donut' (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 153,367 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop 'donut' (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 147,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,396 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi brake Hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Middle Exhaust Box Mount Corroded / Broken But Exhaust Secure

Offside Front Tyre, Wearing Outer Edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,059 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,059 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,997 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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HG07 DPU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG07 DPU, 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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HG07 DPU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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