MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi joint slightly blowing
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi joint slightly blowing
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split to cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi pipe worn/defective
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front fog light damaged
exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear(requires attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp missing
front and rear tyres outer side walls damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR,TOWARDS FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR,TOWARDS FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ62 GVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WJ62 GVE, 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 WJ62 GVE registered?
WJ62 GVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.
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