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HV57 UMT

2007 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 UMT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,207 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil around engine

Pass 25 Mar 2023 78,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,300 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 76,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 76,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,098 miles

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,098 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 67,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 63,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,342 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 58,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,878 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone chips 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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HV57 UMT is a 2007 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV57 UMT, 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 HV57 UMT registered?

HV57 UMT is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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