MOT Status
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153,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake Pad Warning Lamp ON
Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.
Nearside Front Fog Lamp INOP.
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted
Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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W51 EST is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W51 EST, 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 W51 EST registered?
W51 EST is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2012.
Is W51 EST safe to buy?
The MOT history for W51 EST shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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