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HV57 WJA

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,669 mi
Last recorded111,669 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 WJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **ON LIMIT** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 107,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,325 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,542 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake slow to react

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,489 miles

O/s/r parking brake lazy

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,325 miles

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 WJA is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV57 WJA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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