MOT Status
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120,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi worn
nearside front tyre worn on edge
offside front tyre perishing
reverse light fault on dash
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust flexi joint worn
rear fog and reverse light fault on dash but all work as they should
emissions to clean to pick up
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
emissions to clean to pick up
EMISSIONS NO PICK UP
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EMISSIONS NO PICK UP
Nearside Rear Inner Roadwheel damage rim
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Roadwheel damage rim
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (nail in tread) (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 225/50 17 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake discs lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 225/50 17 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake discs lipped
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear tyre 3mm
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WG12 VOA is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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WG12 VOA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 16 July 2012.
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