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HX07 XSZ

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,767 mi
Last recorded171,767 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX07 XSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 171,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 166,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front b (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 157,767 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,013 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 153,013 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,365 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bulb dim (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 126,365 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bulb dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,667 miles

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and offside rear tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach the cords but smaller than 25mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,815 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,635 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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HX07 XSZ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX07 XSZ, 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 HX07 XSZ registered?

HX07 XSZ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is HX07 XSZ safe to buy?

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