MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate broken (0.1 (d))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Likely to detach (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end has play (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate broken (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (inner edge of tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis warning on dashboard
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/S/R tyre tread perished
Rear washer in-op
Front winscreen washers working only to 50%
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/R tyre tread perished
Rear washer in-op
Front winscreen washers working only to 50%
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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GL12 NPY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 GL12 NPY, 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 GL12 NPY registered?
GL12 NPY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is GL12 NPY safe to buy?
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