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HV57 VVZ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,834 mi
Last recorded195,834 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 195,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 195,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 181,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,309 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 172,309 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 161,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 145,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 145,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,007 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 126,996 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 126,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HV57 VVZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VVZ, 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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What year was HV57 VVZ registered?

HV57 VVZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HV57 VVZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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