MOT Status
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137,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining pin rubber missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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
Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
engine and underbody covers fitted nail in n/s rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WL61 DWU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL61 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WL61 DWU registered?
WL61 DWU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2012.
Is WL61 DWU safe to buy?
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