MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear parking brake needs adjustment
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear parking brake needs adjustment
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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NWT 717A is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NWT 717A, 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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What year was NWT 717A registered?
NWT 717A is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2012.
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