MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake warning light on
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror flasher (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible EXCESSIVELY DIRTY (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
suspect slight play in o/s/f steering arm
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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SM62 MSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM62 MSV, 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 SM62 MSV registered?
SM62 MSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.
Is SM62 MSV safe to buy?
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