MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
engine top cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
rear suspension arm covers fitted
service indicator on display
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
engine top cover fitted
engine under tray fitted
front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
rear suspension arm covers fitted
service indicator on display
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
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YC62 TGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YC62 TGY, 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 YC62 TGY registered?
YC62 TGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is YC62 TGY safe to buy?
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