MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
smoke test too clean to read.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
smoke test too clean to read.
front inner brake pads heavily worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidwalls (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working built in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
front inner brake pads heavily worn
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF62 AKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AKX, 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 YF62 AKX registered?
YF62 AKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.
Is YF62 AKX safe to buy?
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