MOT Status
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132,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight swelling to plastic covering on both rear brake pipes
undertray fitted obscuring some items
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear prop shaft dampener split but still serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
sill and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testible items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod is bent on rear leveling device (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear prop shaft dampener split but still serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
sill and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testible items
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Rear axle differential pinion oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
light switch faulty
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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X40 XSC is a 2012 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.
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 X40 XSC, 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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X40 XSC is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 January 2012.
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