MOT Status
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166,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft damper slight wear
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure due to flexi section being weak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft damper slight wear
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Flexi exhaust weak
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft damper deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Flexi exhaust weak
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft damper deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi section damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft rubber dampener deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Flexi section of exhaust feels weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wiper arm seized
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken causing exhaust to leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blebbing up under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wiper arm seized
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake just met at 16%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function siezed (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plaSTICS FITTED
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM57 AZR is a 2007 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2007 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,780 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 BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 AZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FM57 AZR is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2007.
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