MOT Status
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195,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear tyre 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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VE62 VZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VE62 VZG, 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 VE62 VZG registered?
VE62 VZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.
Is VE62 VZG safe to buy?
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