MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR TYRES WORN
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside (4.1.5 (a))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Road wheel fractured nearside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts & Rears - Starting to Slightly Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 - Starting to Slightly Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
covers fitted
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YF62 AEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YF62 AEC, 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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YF62 AEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.
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