MOT Status
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148,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf+nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr+nsr ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high * (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high * (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working
Offside Front Upper headlamp cover missing
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RO62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RO62 CTY, 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 RO62 CTY registered?
RO62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.
Is RO62 CTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO62 CTY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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