MOT Status
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115,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Abnormal rattle emitted from the engine, requires further investigation
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Abnormal rattle emitted from the engine, requires further investigation
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up time of test (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 1.6mm, tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp insecure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp insecure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine and undertrays fitted
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front very slight play steering rack tie bar inner joint
engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle at time of test preventing inspection of some items
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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NL62 VTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 NL62 VTV, 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 NL62 VTV registered?
NL62 VTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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