MOT Status
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86,523 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (faded) (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Main Arm and Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts have Cracking/Splitting Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges Treads (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (faded) (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Main Arm and Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (onto caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts have Cracking/Splitting Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges Treads (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers fitted above and below engine and along underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers fitted above and below engine and along underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)
Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)
Under tray fitted (Unable to check all components)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise 2/3000 miles left on rear brake pads
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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VX12 EWA is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VX12 EWA, 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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VX12 EWA is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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