MOT Status
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104,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
suspension lowered
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
suspension lowered
under trays fitted to under body
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under-trays fitted
vehicle has lowered suspension
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MY55 CAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MY55 CAP, 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 MY55 CAP registered?
MY55 CAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 August 2012.
Is MY55 CAP safe to buy?
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