MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays Fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays Fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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under trays fitted
Both front brake discs worn/lipped
Both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator has been cut
Nearside front tyre side wall has very slight damage
Offside rear brake pad wear indicator has been cut
Offside rear drive shaft diff seal has slight seepage
Both front brake discs worn/lipped
Both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edges
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator has been cut
Nearside front tyre side wall has very slight damage
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside rear brake pad wear indicator has been cut
Offside rear drive shaft diff seal has slight seepage
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear bump stops split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO62 XAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VO62 XAM, 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 XAM registered?
VO62 XAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.
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