MOT Status
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100,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 bulges on inner wall (215/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked through one of 3 welds (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and on legal limit through centre tread 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
brake pad warning light is showing
engine cover is insecure
mix of runflat and non runflat tyres front and rear
plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner 3 x cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and on legal limit through centre tread 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
brake pad warning light is showing
engine cover is insecure
mix of runflat and non runflat tyres front and rear
plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components
engine covers & under trays fitted.
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GE51 ATE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GE51 ATE, 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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GE51 ATE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.
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