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103,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front headlights bad water ingress
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge, not excessive (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front day time running light not working
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect play in rack itself ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front day time running light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front day time running light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
brake pedal spongy
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pedal spongy
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3mm and worn on outer edge's (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on outer edge's (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)
under cover's fitted
emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted
front brake discs worn
offside front brake pads worn
rear brake pads worn
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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HN61 VLH is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HN61 VLH, 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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HN61 VLH is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2012.
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