MOT Status
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118,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad is missing
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad is missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
under trays and engine covers fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine oil cap missing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system light on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine oil cap missing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWO 205/50r17 plus perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system light on
Chip on windscreen
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chip on windscreen
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge
Offside Front tyre bald on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays and engine covers fitted
full length under body tray fitted
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side rear (4.1.E.1)
full length under body tray fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V4 YSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V4 YSH, 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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V4 YSH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.
Is V4 YSH safe to buy?
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