MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn roughly 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn roughly 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn roughly 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn roughly 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KW12 RVC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KW12 RVC, 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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KW12 RVC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2012.
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