MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YC62 VWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?
YC62 VWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.
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