MOT Status
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144,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
TPMS warning illuminated
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear differential seal to propshaft leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL06 TOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 GL06 TOM, 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 GL06 TOM registered?
GL06 TOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.
Is GL06 TOM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL06 TOM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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