MOT Status
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65,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive Fron nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive Fron nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror indicator inop. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YA12 YAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YA12 YAW, 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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YA12 YAW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 August 2012.
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