MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced too much moisture (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp filled with condensation, not affecting beam pattern
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
adaptive headlamp fault on dash
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wiper juddering across screen but still clearing ok
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front wiper juddering across screen but still clearing ok
Offside Rear tyre perishing
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol 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 VN12 ARO, 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 VN12 ARO registered?
VN12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2012.
Is VN12 ARO safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN12 ARO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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