MOT Status
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142,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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VU12 HRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VU12 HRO, 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 VU12 HRO registered?
VU12 HRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2012.
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