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HK57 NUW

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 NUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake performance requirements just met 17%

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,736 miles

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,659 miles

Offside Front hub carrier has damage but not considered excessive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dash warning indicates tyre pressure fault

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 122,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub carrier has damage but not considered excessive

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dash warning indicates tyre pressure fault

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

zero flow detected in smoke meter, results printout unavailable

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,989 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

zero flow detected in smoke meter, results printout unavailable

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,718 miles

Ns front shock absorber is starting to weep

Os front tyre has worn on both edges [215/40/18y]

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,453 miles

Ns front tyre is wearing on extreme edges [215/40/zr18w]

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,967 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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HK57 NUW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK57 NUW, 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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HK57 NUW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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