MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre splinter in outer sidewall of tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering tie rod arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Daytime running light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering tie rod arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV12 VGD 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 73.3%.
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 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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?
OV12 VGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.
Is OV12 VGD safe to buy?
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