MOT Status
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99,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s, smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
TPMS light on
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear parking brake grabbing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
Front both n/s and o/s, window screen washer performance only just acceptable
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low
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FH12 VWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 FH12 VWL, 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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FH12 VWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.
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