MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Caliper anti rattle clip missing
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than the other three (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under tray damaged
Both front and nearside rear rims slightly bent inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45RFT17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45RFT17 (4.1.E.1)
Both front and nearside rear rims slightly bent inner edge.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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MA62 BFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MA62 BFY, 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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MA62 BFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.
Is MA62 BFY safe to buy?
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