MOT Status
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124,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyre edge wear and cracks
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
n/s/r tyre low on pressure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
n/s/r tyre low on pressure
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror case sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated T P M S LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall ( been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and badly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front and rear shock absorber casing corroded.
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and badly corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Bad rear fluctuation particularly the O/S. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
tps light on
nearside front tyre at 3mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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SV12 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SV12 VUA, 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 SV12 VUA registered?
SV12 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.
Is SV12 VUA safe to buy?
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