MOT Status
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129,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
exhaust flex weakening
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/35x18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread
Offside Inner tie rod has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
covers fitted obscuring some components
exhaust flex weakening
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre RUNFLAT. 225/40 18 ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUT INSIDE EDGE. RUNFLAT 245/35 18 ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre RUNFLAT. 225/40 18 ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUT INSIDE EDGE. RUNFLAT 245/35 18 ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres wearing low
damage to nearside rear bumper
engine covers & undertrays fitted
zero emissions detected
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers & undertrays fitted
zero emissions detected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
engine covers & undertrays fitted
zero emissions detected
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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OY12 YWA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 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 OY12 YWA, 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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OY12 YWA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2012.
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