MOT Status
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82,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner&outer edge in poor condition /tyre out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens steamed up/but not effecting headlamp aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner&outer edge in poor condition /tyre out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and split on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large lump in outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
cuts to nearsde front tyre outerside wall
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S8 XAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 S8 XAU, 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 S8 XAU registered?
S8 XAU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.
Is S8 XAU safe to buy?
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