MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Braking fault message on dashboard
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads are ok
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Rear Seat belts covered by a obstruction
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Unable to trigger emissions machine
Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads are ok
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Seat belts covered by a obstruction
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Unable to trigger emissions machine
Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted
distortion to n/sf and n/s/r wheels inner rims
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriating
n/s/r tyre down to wear bars
wiper blades smearing screen
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
distortion to n/sf and n/s/r wheels inner rims
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
n/s/f shockabsorber dust cover deteriating
n/s/r tyre down to wear bars
wiper blades smearing screen
Under trays fitted
distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim
engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
nail in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
condition of front brake discs
o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
condition of front brake discs
o/s/f inner trackrod has slight play
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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H17 AAR is a 2012 BMW 118 in White 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 H17 AAR, 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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H17 AAR is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2012.
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