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J300 KEG

2007 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,076 mi
Last recorded168,076 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 KEG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 168,076 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 144,456 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 144,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 138,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting on damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting on damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 123,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge near to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 120,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust pipe broken 3/4 of the way round the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,795 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,630 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pads wearing thin (on limit)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,673 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,014 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,198 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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J300 KEG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver 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 J300 KEG, 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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J300 KEG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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