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HK07 JCU

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 JCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 136,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just before CAT, possibly joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 125,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,685 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 21 Dec 2022 121,318 miles

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

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

plastic covers underside

Fail 21 Dec 2022 121,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

plastic covers underside

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,370 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 81,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,233 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,695 miles

front number plate starting to deteriate

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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HK07 JCU is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK07 JCU, 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 HK07 JCU registered?

HK07 JCU is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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