MOT Status
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129,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (on limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge-Will soon expose tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge-Will soon expose tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear t yre worn to approx. 2.5mm
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Offside front and rear tyres worn to approx. 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure warning light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre rear stop lamp lens damaged, light is still in good working order.
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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YK12 KYS is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YK12 KYS, 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 YK12 KYS registered?
YK12 KYS is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is YK12 KYS safe to buy?
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