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HG07 GVY

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,714 mi
Last recorded165,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 GVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 165,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 163,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 163,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 161,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 159,109 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 159,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 156,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 148,170 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 148,170 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 145,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 136,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,752 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 119,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,614 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,889 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,687 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,455 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2010 42,519 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 GVY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG07 GVY, 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 HG07 GVY registered?

HG07 GVY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is HG07 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG07 GVY shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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