MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside mirror cover damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Both front suspension strut boot split
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Both rear bumper stops perished
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Both front suspension strut boot split
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front brake reaction arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Both rear bumper stops perished
Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
no emissions given (0%
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)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
no emissions given (0%
both rear tyres on or near the min legal limit
rear pads and disc's low
rear pads low
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EA62 KTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EA62 KTU, 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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EA62 KTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.
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