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BT56 VPJ

2007 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,444 mi
Last recorded151,444 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 32096,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 151,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 144,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,610 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 136,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,839 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,021 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn slick on the outer edges

Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,021 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Advise both front tyres are worn slick on the outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,354 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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BT56 VPJ is a 2007 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 96,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 VPJ is a 2007 BMW 320, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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