MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring some items
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo joint flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion from lack of use
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements broken will not turn off lights (4.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp to turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to turbo joint leaking at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear bump stop perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to turbo joint leaking at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear bump stop perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre on 3mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads approx 2-3 mm remaining
rear brake pads approx 3mm remaining
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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YB12 CYW 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 61.5%.
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 YB12 CYW, 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 YB12 CYW registered?
YB12 CYW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2012.
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