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BV57 BVM

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,158 miles

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 78,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 78,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas\locations (6.1.B.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Fail 6 Jan 2018 68,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion various areas\locations (6.1.B.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,800 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,469 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded..n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,349 miles

ENGINE CLEAN EMISSIONS NOT PICKED UP

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,018 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 42,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,654 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,750 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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BV57 BVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV57 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV57 BVM registered?

BV57 BVM is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is BV57 BVM safe to buy?

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