MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged slightly (6.1.2 (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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe starting to separate and slight exhaust gas blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi causing system to be slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit 1.6-2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to get low approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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
nearside headlight cracked, upper bracket broken
rear shock absorber bump stops worn
front tyres worn/ wearing on outer edges
nearside headlight lens cracked
offside front tyre worn low on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA12 EFS is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YA12 EFS, 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 YA12 EFS registered?
YA12 EFS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2012.
Is YA12 EFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA12 EFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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