MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chip in windscreen
Headlamp aim within limits(nearside close to upper limit) with internal adjuster set to no 1, advise correct adjustment.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside dipped beam image poor
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamp aim within limits with internal adjuster set to no 1, advise correct adjustment, also offside dipped beam image poor
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
headlamp aim within limits with internal adjuster set to no2 (lowest setting) advise correct adjustment
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked yellow chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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RE12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?
RE12 VCL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2012.
Is RE12 VCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE12 VCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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