MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated (nearside & offside)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated (nearside & offside)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VU12 HRJ, 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 VU12 HRJ registered?
VU12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is VU12 HRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU12 HRJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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