MOT Status
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144,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central to inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure DPF damaged / leaking gas. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect + fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board DPF damaged (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure Dpf broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Dpf broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust join area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
nearside front fog light inop
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
nearside front fog light inop
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Road wheel fixing missing one missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YG11 OBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 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 YG11 OBY, 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 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YG11 OBY registered?
YG11 OBY is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2011.
Is YG11 OBY safe to buy?
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