MOT Status
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102,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
both rear bump stops deteriorated and parted
o/s/r number plate lamp dim led unit
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both front shock absorber dust shields deteriorated
both rear bump stops deteriorated and parted
front brake discs worn with lip and front brake pads worn close to limit
o/s/r number plate lamp dim led unit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut and bulge. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut and bulge. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective not secured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirrors and rear window dirty (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres now wearing on edges.smoke test too clean to read.
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YK62 VYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VYG, 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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YK62 VYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.
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