MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
low oil level
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside and offside front brake pads worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2253519xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255301991y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe inner rack arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & has small cut in tread
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CC08 TAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 CC08 TAY, 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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CC08 TAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.
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