MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 145/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure
Offside Front Inner play detected in steering mechanism
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Rear corrosion on subframe
both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated,incomplete and insecure
engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
underbody corrosion
underbody corrosion
underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect carried out to inner bead/barrel areas (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is insecure
Offside Front Inner play detected in steering mechanism
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Rear corrosion on subframe
both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated,incomplete and insecure
engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
underbody corrosion
underbody corrosion
underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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YA12 EKO 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 76.9%.
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 YA12 EKO, 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 EKO registered?
YA12 EKO is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2012.
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