MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front undertrays fitted
Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bent arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also near limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally worn out (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally worn out (4.1.E.1)
Emissions too clean to be detected
Offside Front Small play detected in end of steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LO12 EFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LO12 EFL, 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 LO12 EFL registered?
LO12 EFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is LO12 EFL safe to buy?
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