MOT Status
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162,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Daytime running lamp not working
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Daytime running lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (pitted/warped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Daytime running light inoperative(moisture in headlight)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (pitted/warped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Daytime running light inoperative(moisture in headlight)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reactor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 no plate light working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front discs and pads worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 Continental CSC5 SSR (4.1.E.1)
Front discs and pads worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 Continental CSC5 SSR (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YK12 MZG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YK12 MZG, 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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What year was YK12 MZG registered?
YK12 MZG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.
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