MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Light flashing randomly
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Light flashing randomly
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edges getting close to cores (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front tyres wearing inside
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH12 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YH12 ZBW, 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 YH12 ZBW registered?
YH12 ZBW is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 16 April 2012.
Is YH12 ZBW safe to buy?
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