MOT Status
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131,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arm (Front Of The Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Outer Edges 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Section Separated (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arm (Front Of The Wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Outer Edges 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arms (Front Of Wheel) Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress & Starting To Delaminate (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Crack To Centre Of Plate (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Control Arms (Front Of Wheel) Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress & Starting To Delaminate (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges, Centre 2-2.5mm 225/45/17 (Non RFT) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating Allowing Water Ingress (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating Allowing Water Ingress (0.1 (b))
Front shock absorber bump stops breaking up
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber bump stops breaking up
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm 225/45r17w rft (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 w rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm 225/45r17w rft (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres wearing edges
front tyres wearing edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted
Undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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DL12 BBN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DL12 BBN, 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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DL12 BBN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2012.
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