MOT Status
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127,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front plastic inner wheel arch covers damaged
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose after DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose after DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF + OSR + NSR (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST12 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black 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 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 ST12 VDM, 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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What year was ST12 VDM registered?
ST12 VDM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is ST12 VDM safe to buy?
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