MOT Status
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70,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
nearside and offside front DRL lamps inoperative
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front DRL lamp inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
o/s wiper smeary
service warning on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
o/s wiper smeary
service warning on
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 225/45 17 Runflat, ~3mm, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front drl not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f drl not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
n/s/f drl not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AH02 SMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH02 SMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AH02 SMH registered?
AH02 SMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.
Is AH02 SMH safe to buy?
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