MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working n/s+o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside 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))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has worn low on the inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays and engine covers fitted
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)
n/s/f tyre wearing in/out side edge.
o/s/f steering arm has slight play in ball joint
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FD12 VTL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FD12 VTL, 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 FD12 VTL registered?
FD12 VTL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2012.
Is FD12 VTL safe to buy?
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