MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light TINTED (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour TINTED (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced TINTED (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light TINTED (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour TINTED (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced TINTED (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Offside both os jacking blocks missing
Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pads wiring on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Offside both os jacking blocks missing
Front registration plate incorrect should read T111 MWA - with correct format, spacing etc. (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect should read T111 MWA - with correct format, spacing etc. (6.3.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake light warning light on dash. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY12 YUC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DY12 YUC, 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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DY12 YUC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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