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157,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached
Nearside Front tyre getting low
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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber dust covers detached
Nearside Front tyre getting low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake imbalanced across an axle Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.
Nearside Front inner inner and outer tyre slightly worn
Offside Front Inner and outer tyre worn, cracking also tyre tread on 3mm
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front inner inner and outer tyre slightly worn
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner and outer tyre worn, cracking also tyre tread on 3mm
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "LED" TYPE BULB FITTED (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED YELLOW - 225 45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "LED" TYPE BULB FITTED (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED YELLOW - 225 45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to measure
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light in op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too clean to measure
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
brake pad warning lamp on new brake discs & pads fitted
hand brake just made requirements
front position lights not emitting white
osf steering arm has slight play
osf wiper smear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YG62 VFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VFK, 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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YG62 VFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.
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