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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Corroding underneath outer plastic sheathing. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Undertray loose.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake. (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split wide open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Corroding underneath outer plastic sheathing. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Undertray loose.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noise n play in rack
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
undertray damaged
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil below min
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine oil below min
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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YC62 WGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WGD, 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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YC62 WGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.
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