MOT Status
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146,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 3mm left on the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on edges
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pad wear indicator illuminates on dash pads ok
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) + uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine cover and undertray fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre worn on edges
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VE62 YXX 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 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 VE62 YXX, 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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VE62 YXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.
Is VE62 YXX safe to buy?
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