MOT Status
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150,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake slightly binding.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake slightly binding.
Offside Front condensation inside headlamp not affecting beam image at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn on edge close to cord / cut in tread advise replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / worn on edge close to cord advise replace (4.1.E.1)
wipers smearing
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MT62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MT62 VYM, 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 MT62 VYM registered?
MT62 VYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.
Is MT62 VYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT62 VYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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