MOT Status
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148,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
play in front suspension arm bushes
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
play in steering rack ends
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
play in steering rack ends
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear shock covers loose
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from rear differential.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BJ62 KOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BJ62 KOU, 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 BJ62 KOU registered?
BJ62 KOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is BJ62 KOU safe to buy?
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