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J77 EEH

2007 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 12084,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 EEH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 148,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 112,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 105,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,055 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,656 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 85,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,520 miles

Nearside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,516 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre on designed wear limit

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,098 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,606 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 21,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,984 miles

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

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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J77 EEH is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J77 EEH, 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 J77 EEH registered?

J77 EEH is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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