MOT Status
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121,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering joint or possible steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s lower arm front arm bush slight movment
o/s front bumper slight damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and light unit damaged (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering joint or possible steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s lower arm front arm bush slight movment
o/s front bumper slight damaged
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front daytime running light replaced
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front daytime running light replaced
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)
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MJ62 VTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MJ62 VTZ, 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 MJ62 VTZ registered?
MJ62 VTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.
Is MJ62 VTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ62 VTZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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