MOT Status
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131,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall 245/35 r18 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 245/35/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has edge wear 225/40/18 runflat
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.
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L5 VXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L5 VXX, 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 L5 VXX registered?
L5 VXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.
Is L5 VXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L5 VXX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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