MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords are exposed
Offside Rear Outer Offside rear tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall but no cords are exposed
Nearside Front Outer Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords are exposed
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Outer Offside rear tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall but no cords are exposed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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J888 DYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 J888 DYB, 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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J888 DYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.
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