MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, close to cords. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Emissions too low for reading
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Both front tyres wearing on edges
Emissions too low for reading
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions too low to register
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV57 GRK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 MV57 GRK, 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 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MV57 GRK registered?
MV57 GRK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2008.
Is MV57 GRK safe to buy?
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