MOT Status
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143,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front wing/bumper been taped not insecure
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall damage/tear ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front wing/bumper been taped not insecure
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep advise renew (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper been taped up
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe deterioration/weak
windscreen stone chipped
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad worn to wear sensor light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seep advise renew (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper been taped up
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe deterioration/weak
windscreen stone chipped
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front bumper been taped
Offside Front tyre worn outer edge inner sidewall cracking poor under load opening advise replace no cords/ply exposed at time
exhaust flexi deteriorating weak
windscreen stone chipped
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bumper damaged been taped
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall under load cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall under load tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bumper damaged been taped
Front nearside and offside tyres slight cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front nearside and offside tyres slight cracking under load no cords/ply exposed at time.
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency lower than offside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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FP12 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FP12 YPL, 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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FP12 YPL is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 May 2012.
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