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BW57 BKO

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BKO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,378 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 76,596 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,088 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades rubber worn

Pass 22 May 2014 68,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

wiper blades rubber worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,927 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside wiper blade split

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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BW57 BKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW57 BKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 BKO registered?

BW57 BKO is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BW57 BKO safe to buy?

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