MOT Status
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111,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
guards fitted to underside of vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
guards fitted to underside of vehicle
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and under tray/covers fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner tie rod
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Off-side rear tyre run flat, Near-side tyre non run flat. Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover and under tray/covers fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in inner tie rod
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Off-side rear tyre run flat, Near-side tyre non run flat. Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner road wheel slightly damage inner side
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner road wheel slightly damage inner side
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/f/ inner side (4.2.A.1a)
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YC62 TVM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?
YC62 TVM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
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