2007 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SY07 MVT
2007 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 190,913 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,913 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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SY07 MVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2025
- 190,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY07 MVT 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 (SY07 MVT) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SY07 MVT Mileage History
- 21/03/2022155,367 mi
- 24/03/2023171,426 mi+16,059 mi
- 25/03/2023171,426 mi
- 25/03/2024179,146 mi+7,720 mi
- 28/03/2025190,913 mi+11,767 mi
Average of roughly 11,772 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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