MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff leaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle tested in wet conditions
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Front Main Oil Seal And N/S Driveshaft Coupling Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners border line close to lip of discs, light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners border line close to lip of discs, light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn low on outer edges
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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RE12 FOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 RE12 FOD, 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 RE12 FOD registered?
RE12 FOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is RE12 FOD safe to buy?
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