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HV57 USG

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,240 mi
Last recorded153,240 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 USG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 153,239 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,317 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 128,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,207 miles

Brake fluid reservoir covered

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON THE EDGES

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE FOUND SLIGHT LOW PERFORMANCE

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,207 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,207 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,619 miles

front brake disc's showning some distortion.

offside rear parking brake showing low performance.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 109,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake disc's showning some distortion.

offside rear parking brake showing low performance.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,990 miles

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

uneven wear all tyre treads.

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 USG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV57 USG, 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 USG registered?

HV57 USG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is HV57 USG safe to buy?

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