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103,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks soft front and rear and front and rear covers loose /damaged (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play and knock n/s/f suspension top (5.3.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play / knock o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks soft front and rear and front and rear covers loose /damaged (5.3.2 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play and knock n/s/f suspension top (5.3.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play / knock o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
under trays broken and loose
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play and slight knock in steering ()
water in both headlamps
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has slight play and slight knock in steering ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
water in both headlamps
Headlamp lens slightly defective both have water in lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel of rack has slight play and slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough slight play and knock in the o/s of the steering rack (2.1.1 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight knock / play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight knock / play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pads look low
rear tyres worn close to the wear bars and o/s/r has a nail in it
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nail in o/s/r tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nail in o/s/r tyre
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VK62 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 VK62 YXZ, 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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VK62 YXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.
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