MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear tyres have different aspect ratios.
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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LY12 DSE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 DSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LY12 DSE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2012.
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