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J14 MMG

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,018 mi
Last recorded177,018 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 MMG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 177,018 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 176,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 144,467 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,748 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,255 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,207 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,925 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,637 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,637 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J14 MMG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J14 MMG, 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 J14 MMG registered?

J14 MMG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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