MOT Status
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123,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre central tread slightly feathered/ out of shape
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre central tread slightly feathered/ out of shape
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge
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YF12 XTW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 XTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YF12 XTW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2012.
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