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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
pads wear warning on
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing no pattern to test aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing red reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding virtually locked (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing no pattern to test aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing red reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside service brake performance slower/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure onto shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to maximum wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding
pad wear warning indicator showing on dash
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash but pads OK
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash but pads OK
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear brake back plate rusty
front tyresworn on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR 36% INBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY VERY POOR!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r brake back plate holed
steering operation rough lock to lock
underbody advanced corrosion
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Suspect runflat damage..? ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Suspect runflat damage..? ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pads running on disc lip both sides noisey
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (2.4.G.2)
emission too clean to read under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
emission too clean to read under trays and engine covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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W24 KBY is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.
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 W24 KBY, 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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W24 KBY is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2012.
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