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173,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Emissions too clean to get reading
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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GU62 XLB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 GU62 XLB, 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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GU62 XLB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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