MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough steering rack sounds rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough steering rack sounds rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres have uneven wear.
engine and floor pan covers fitted.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn
Offside Front Outer tyre worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer tyre worn
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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WV62 AWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WV62 AWU, 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 WV62 AWU registered?
WV62 AWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.
Is WV62 AWU safe to buy?
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