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PY57 KVF

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,006 mi
Last recorded125,006 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 120,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 114,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,560 miles

Low Emissions

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,560 miles

Low Emissions

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,006 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven

Emissions too clean for test

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Internal lights adjusted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,204 miles

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 3 May 2012 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 31,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,293 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KVF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY57 KVF registered?

PY57 KVF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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The MOT history for PY57 KVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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