MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play or bush in rack ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play or bush in rack ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear 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
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA62 OVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 LA62 OVT, 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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How do I check the history of LA62 OVT?
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What year was LA62 OVT registered?
LA62 OVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is LA62 OVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA62 OVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LA62 OVT have outstanding finance?
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