MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges also cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges also cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front inner and outer shoulderclose to limit
nail in offside rear tyre tread
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall x2 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
both front inner and outer shoulderclose to limit
nail in offside rear tyre tread
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LO12 USW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 LO12 USW, 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 USW registered?
LO12 USW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 July 2012.
Is LO12 USW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LO12 USW 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.
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