MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 pipes at caliphers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp at front loose (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear bracket at subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes plastic coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil at min
tpms light on
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs and brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
all suspension components corroded
both front and rear brake pipes coating swelled
rear subframe corroded
slight play in both front track control arm front bushes
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
all suspension components corroded
both front and rear brake pipes coating swelled
rear subframe corroded
slight play in both front track control arm front bushes
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective and front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear all rear suspension arm bushes slight perishing and movement
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear all rear suspension arm bushes slight perishing and movement
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT ARMS AT THE REAR OF CAR (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT ARMS AT THE REAR OF CAR (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YD57 BWY is a 2007 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YD57 BWY, 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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YD57 BWY is a 2007 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2007.
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