MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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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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