MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad warning light on dash all pads fine (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad warning light on dash all pads fine (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned inner rack end (2.1.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column joint (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40*17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column joint (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside drl inop (2018)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front daylight running light not working
underbody & sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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WD12 AEM is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WD12 AEM, 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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WD12 AEM is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2012.
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