MOT Status
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137,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction glass sticker full width screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear diff slight leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 33 percent but locking on both wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking
engine x bottom sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
steering rack making slight knocking noise
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x damage (5.2.3 (e))
damage to both rear tyres on outer walls / slight corrosion on n/s/f spring / n/s wiper /
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x damage (5.2.3 (e))
damage to both rear tyres on outer walls / slight corrosion on n/s/f spring / n/s wiper /
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on edge getting close to wear limit
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front tyre worn on edge getting close to wear limit
Offside Front tyre has small cut in side wall
undershields and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of components
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YA12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?
YA12 EXV is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2012.
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