MOT Status
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114,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front road wheel buckled
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear road wheel buckled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front road wheel buckled
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear road wheel buckled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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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N55 XBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol 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 N55 XBM, 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 N55 XBM registered?
N55 XBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is N55 XBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N55 XBM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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