MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, less the 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road Wheel Weld
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends ()
Nearside Rear tyre tread 3 mm
Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre tread 3 mm
Offside Rear tyre tread 2.5 mm
both front tyres worn on edges
Rear pads low
under trays fitted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG62 VTM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?
YG62 VTM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.
Is YG62 VTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG62 VTM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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