MOT Status
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163,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
manufacture under tray fitted
Emissions too clean to measure
undertrays and covers hiding some components
Emissions too clean to measure
undertrays and covers hiding some components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not fitted both lamps missing (1.1.C.1b)
Emissions too clean to measure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
undertrays and covers hiding some components
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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YP12 ELX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YP12 ELX, 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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What year was YP12 ELX registered?
YP12 ELX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2012.
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