MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Requires Immediate Attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached * VERY DANGEROUS * (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking Brake Warning Lamp indicates fault
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted
both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit
front brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Across central 3/4 of the tyre is currently on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Across central 3/4 of the tyre is currently on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front discs lipped
front inner pads on 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO62 BWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VO62 BWX, 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 VO62 BWX registered?
VO62 BWX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.
Is VO62 BWX safe to buy?
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