MOT Status
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122,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s headlamps has water droplets inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side reapeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s headlamps has water droplets inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not sitting properly on slot (4.1.2 (c))
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
emissions to clean to give reading
both front tyres starting to get low on tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres starting to get low on tread
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YG62 MVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YG62 MVE, 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 YG62 MVE registered?
YG62 MVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
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