MOT Status
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114,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose vibrating (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
signs of engine oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front slightly perished and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bulb failure on due to led number plate lamps fitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
bulb failure on due to led number plate lamps fitted
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BA08 BAM is a 2011 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2011 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 74,478 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 BA08 BAM, 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 15 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BA08 BAM is a 2011 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2011.
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