MOT Status
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183,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ,lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Subframe corroding
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Subframe corroding
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens cracked
Rear Subframe bushes have slight movement
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES , upper front arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens cracked
Rear Subframe bushes have slight movement
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear ALL FOUR , sub frame mounting bushes have slight movement
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear light has slight damage
both rear tyres have slight wear on edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the ends near the fittings (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
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AF12 XFY is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 XFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF12 XFY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2012.
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