MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid reservoir covered
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON THE EDGES
Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE FOUND SLIGHT LOW PERFORMANCE
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake disc's showning some distortion.
offside rear parking brake showing low performance.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front brake disc's showning some distortion.
offside rear parking brake showing low performance.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
stone chips and road marks front windscreen.
uneven wear all tyre treads.
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV57 USG is a 2007 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 HV57 USG, 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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What year was HV57 USG registered?
HV57 USG is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2007.
Is HV57 USG safe to buy?
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