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HG57 AHJ

2007 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,594 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,051 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 91,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,509 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,365 miles

nsr tail light unit cracked not emitting white light.

undertrays and engine trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,260 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 21,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,014 miles

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,126 miles

nsr light unit cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 8,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HG57 AHJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG57 AHJ, 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 HG57 AHJ registered?

HG57 AHJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HG57 AHJ safe to buy?

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