MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns+os. (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns+os. (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyres worn on edges
Nearside High beam poor
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyres worn on inner edges
Front Tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside High beam poor
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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AK12 GXW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AK12 GXW, 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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What year was AK12 GXW registered?
AK12 GXW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2012.
Is AK12 GXW safe to buy?
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