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PY57 KUW

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 KUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,410 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 140,410 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 127,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 127,665 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate deteriorated & slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose in wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm, inner bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate deteriorated & slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose in wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm, inner bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,047 miles

Nearside Front Foremost suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge of tread circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror slightly delaminated, but not seriously affecting drivers view to the rear

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has large cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Foremost suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge of tread circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror slightly delaminated, but not seriously affecting drivers view to the rear

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx 94% worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,182 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,264 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 14,264 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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PY57 KUW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PY57 KUW, 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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PY57 KUW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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