MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning displayed
condensation in nearside headlamp [not effecting light output or beam pattern]
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning displayed
condensation in nearside headlamp [not effecting light output or beam pattern]
brake pad warning displayed on dash [pads approx 3mm]
low reading from offside parking brake
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))
brake pad warning displayed on dash [pads approx 3mm]
low reading from offside parking brake
drivers seatbelt slow to pull out but does lock
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake travel high
2x nails in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
non run flat tyres fitted to front wheels
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
non run flat tyres fitted to front wheels
offside rear wheel starting to damage tyre due to low pressure
possible incorrect tyre size fitted to rear wheels, recommend further investigation
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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TAL 5B is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 TAL 5B, 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 TAL 5B registered?
TAL 5B is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.
Is TAL 5B safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAL 5B shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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