MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexy deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust flexy deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K23 EGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K23 EGS, 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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K23 EGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.
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