MOT Status
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47,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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outstanding recall found
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
outstanding recall found
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working Door mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK62 VMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YK62 VMX, 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 YK62 VMX registered?
YK62 VMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.
Is YK62 VMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK62 VMX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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