MOT Status
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167,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wiper worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear wiper worn
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod/track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff bush cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f flexi brake hose bracket damaged & rubbing on anti-roll bar tiebar.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f flexi brake hose bracket damaged & rubbing on anti-roll bar tiebar.
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LN62 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LN62 SWY, 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 LN62 SWY registered?
LN62 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.
Is LN62 SWY safe to buy?
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