MOT Status
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97,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Central exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
passenger seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R16 GRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R16 GRU, 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 R16 GRU registered?
R16 GRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.
Is R16 GRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R16 GRU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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