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HV07 AYS

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,570 mi
Last recorded153,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 AYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 153,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 117,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 117,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,539 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,470 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE WEAR SENSOR LEAD IS ADRIFT AND TIED BACK.

O/S REAR BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY GRABBING WHEN OPERATING PARKING BRAKE.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,470 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE WEAR SENSOR LEAD IS ADRIFT AND TIED BACK.

O/S REAR BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY GRABBING WHEN OPERATING PARKING BRAKE.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,540 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,614 miles

slight chip in front windscreen

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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HV07 AYS is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV07 AYS, 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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HV07 AYS is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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