MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
areas of rear chassis showing corrosion
minor windscreen damage noted
n/s/r tyre 3mm at lowest point
rear brake discs showing slight wear
rear subframe & coil springs showing corrosion
windscreen washer performance very poor JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE INVESTIGATION
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on badly worn inner edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
areas of rear chassis showing corrosion
minor windscreen damage noted
n/s/r tyre 3mm at lowest point
rear brake discs showing slight wear
rear subframe & coil springs showing corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear coil springs rusty
front & rear no plates delaminating
n/s/f tyre showing heavy edge wear 205/5516v
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs rusty
front & rear no plates delaminating
n/s/f tyre showing heavy edge wear 205/5516v
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))
front discs showing wear
front no plate delaminating
rear coil springs rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front 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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
engine oil low
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC62 UOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?
YC62 UOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is YC62 UOU safe to buy?
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