MOT Status
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120,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Adv breather pipe broken.........
Rear Adv central rear stop lamp poor condition........
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp broken/cracked and insecure......... (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working Screen wash inop...... (3.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside front headlamp inop along with aim not checked ......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking and poor condition........ (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Showing fault on dash.......... (5.2.3 (h))
Adv breather pipe broken.........
Offside Rear Adv offside rear reverse lamp inop......
Rear Adv central rear stop lamp poor condition........
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened suspension leg distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
engine oil on minimum
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn edges (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
under tray and engine cover fitted
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn edges (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)
under tray and engine cover fitted
Front Inner brake pads starting to wear thin
wear ridges on front disc brakes
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG62 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WG62 FBC, 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 WG62 FBC registered?
WG62 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.
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