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J5 MVJ

2007 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,389 mi
Last recorded166,389 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 166,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine undertray damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,503 miles

rear suspension corroded

undertrays damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2023 146,426 miles

Front disc brakes wearing thin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 132,547 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/sr and o/sr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe has light corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 131,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (antiroll bar link rod) lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/sr and o/sr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened antiroll bar link rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe has light corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,168 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,315 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 102,315 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,455 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 93,455 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,069 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 80,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 55,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,957 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,533 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,713 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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J5 MVJ is a 2007 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 MVJ, 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 J5 MVJ registered?

J5 MVJ is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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