MOT Status
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131,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear WIPER BLADE WORN OUT
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BRAKE CONTROL ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear WIPER BLADE WORN OUT
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower under tray fitted
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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SL62 VCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SL62 VCJ, 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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SL62 VCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 October 2012.
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