MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Central Front Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
HANDBRAKE LEVER AT THE END OF TRAVEL, REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
HANDBRAKE LEVER AT THE END OF TRAVEL, REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL. (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LL61 FYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LL61 FYE, 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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LL61 FYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.
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