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HW57 FNY

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,060 mi
Last recorded109,060 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 FNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,060 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 109,040 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,422 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 56,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,620 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 38,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,469 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,545 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 23,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 16,248 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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HW57 FNY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW57 FNY, 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 HW57 FNY registered?

HW57 FNY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is HW57 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 FNY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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