MOT Status
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131,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front fog light cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bump stops worn (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear wiper blade worn
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog light cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bump stops worn (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
rear wiper blade worn
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi leaking and coming to pieces (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm - 205/50r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
low emitter
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
low emitter
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
low emitter
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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W222 SUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 W222 SUM, 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 W222 SUM registered?
W222 SUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.
Is W222 SUM safe to buy?
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