MOT Status
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134,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre outer wall has a deep cut almost to cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
vehicle tested in wet weather
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
vehicle tested in wet weather
Under Tray and Engine Cover Fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN62 UDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VN62 UDB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was VN62 UDB registered?
VN62 UDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.
Is VN62 UDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN62 UDB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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