MOT Status
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196,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0%. Readings: 180 / 100 KgF
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated: both front and NS rear
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high PRS: BOTH adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS: replaced H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0%. Readings: 180 / 100 KgF
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated: both front and NS rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested * (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam * (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0%. Readings: 180 / 100 KgF
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated: both front and NS rear
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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LR62 PYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LR62 PYS, 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 LR62 PYS registered?
LR62 PYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.
Is LR62 PYS safe to buy?
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