MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Known repair kit from BMW to take play away ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong Advise: Outer edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
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VU12 OLN is a 2012 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VU12 OLN, 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 OLN registered?
VU12 OLN is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2012.
Is VU12 OLN safe to buy?
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