MOT Status
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103,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp bulb insecure
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible connection (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure flexible connection (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp bulb insecure
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring loom (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
NSf tyre wearing on outer edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
NSF brake pad wear sensor not connected
NSf tyre wearing on outer edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
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Y5 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 Y5 VLJ, 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 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y5 VLJ registered?
Y5 VLJ is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2011.
Is Y5 VLJ safe to buy?
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