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HY57 OXN

2007 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,628 mi
Last recorded149,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 149,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 147,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,283 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 145,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 139,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,841 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 123,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,927 miles

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

small chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2018 115,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' a little crack and lots of little chips all over (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and crack in inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracks in inner side wall 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 110 o/s 65 (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' a little crack and lots of little chips all over (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 98,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,624 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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HY57 OXN is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY57 OXN, 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 HY57 OXN registered?

HY57 OXN is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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