MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust broken at flexible pipe (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc shows signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
under trays/belly pans fitted obscuring view of components
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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SL12 VKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 SL12 VKR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SL12 VKR?
You can check the full history of SL12 VKR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SL12 VKR registered?
SL12 VKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is SL12 VKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL12 VKR 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.
Does SL12 VKR have outstanding finance?
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