MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack arm ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders and 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remains and worn on shoulders and screw (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover damaged leaving sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack arm ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders and 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remains and worn on shoulders and screw (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Hand brake high little effort until top
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre cracking / deteriorated
All tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All tyres cracking
Brake wear warning on dash
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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AN53 ETE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AN53 ETE, 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 AN53 ETE registered?
AN53 ETE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.
Is AN53 ETE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AN53 ETE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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