MOT Status
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98,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning light on
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Brake pad warning light on
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake weak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned main beam bulb (4.2.3 (a) (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 headlight (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned headlight bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned main beam bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
engine covers & under trays
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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YH62 VDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VDK, 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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YH62 VDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.
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