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HV07 VLW

2007 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,735 mi
Last recorded167,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 167,735 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 167,735 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 160,780 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 160,686 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT FLEXI (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 150,404 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2023 150,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2022 142,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 138,516 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2020 134,813 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below 1.6mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,886 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,609 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 1 Apr 2010 54,307 miles

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

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 VLW is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV07 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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