2007 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GF57 PHV
2007 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 121,040 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GF57 PHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 121,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF57 PHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 120 (GF57 PHV) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GF57 PHV Mileage History
- 21/08/2023115,368 mi
- 21/08/2023115,369 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/2024120,309 mi+4,940 mi
- 02/09/2024120,310 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/2025121,040 mi+730 mi
Average of roughly 2,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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