MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front pad warning light on pads ok
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps led lamps fitted (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps led lamp fitted (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front pad warning light on pads ok
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wipers smeary
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wipers smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
no emissions printout due to low emmissions
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog lamp not working
rear tyres worn on inner tread area
child seat fitted to n/s/r
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH62 FXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YH62 FXW, 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 YH62 FXW registered?
YH62 FXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.
Is YH62 FXW safe to buy?
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