MOT Status
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112,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers/undertrays preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at rear, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers/undertrays preventing full inspection
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
emissions too clean to read
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
emissions too clean to read
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering bar joint at steering rack end. ()
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror unit not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering bar joint at steering rack end. ()
emissions to clean record
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BU56 HER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BU56 HER, 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 BU56 HER registered?
BU56 HER is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.
Is BU56 HER safe to buy?
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