MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre heavily perished
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread and perishing
Offside Front Tyre perishing
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with moderate wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin moderate wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin moderate wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Both tyres starting to perish between treads
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake discs moderately worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge
offside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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OV12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 OV12 ECF, 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 OV12 ECF registered?
OV12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.
Is OV12 ECF safe to buy?
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