MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD12 DDZ is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red 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 FD12 DDZ, 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 FD12 DDZ registered?
FD12 DDZ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is FD12 DDZ safe to buy?
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