MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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AK62 UBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 AK62 UBY, 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 AK62 UBY registered?
AK62 UBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.
Is AK62 UBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK62 UBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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