MOT Status
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154,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Sharp edge exposed, likely to cause injury (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear pads worn to wear indicator causing red warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored by worn brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 front and rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak expansion tank empty ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front and rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources product on lens, preventing light from showing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front non mandatory daytime running light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))
nearside and offside headlight lens cracked/damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front head lamp plastic lens damaged
o/s/f day running lamp inop
wet test
Nearside Front Body work/ bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp unit badly damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm tread - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Cannot adjust - assuming due to unit being damaged (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body work/ bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp unit badly damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm tread - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres wearing low
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YE62 PHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YE62 PHA, 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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YE62 PHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.
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