MOT Status
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184,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake just met requirements may require adjustment / repair
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
slight smearing on front wipers
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FV62 MXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV62 MXS, 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 FV62 MXS registered?
FV62 MXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.
Is FV62 MXS safe to buy?
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