MOT Status
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101,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor. condensation in headlamp.
Offside screen wash delivery volume low.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
running fault evident and emissions unstable during test.
Emission control equipment obviously defective intake air leak post maf sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor. condensation in headlamp.
Offside screen wash delivery volume low.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working: ADVISORY for vehicles first used prior 1st March 2018.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area
Offside Rear park brake lazy: 200 / 120 KgF
minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels
road wheel/s minor damage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working: ADVISORY for vehicles first used prior 1st March 2018.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area
Offside Rear park brake lazy: 200 / 120 KgF
minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels
road wheel/s minor damage
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres slightly perished
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YE12 TUJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YE12 TUJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.
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