MOT Status
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131,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Lower large under trays fitted
Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Lower large under trays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Lower large under trays fitted
Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete
Long travel on the parking brake lever
Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud is broken and insecure
Play in the offside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete
Long travel on the parking brake lever
Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting
Nearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud is broken and insecure
Play in the offside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc lipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc lipped
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc lipped
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
covers & trays
no DRL
oil level low
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
covers & trays
no DRL
oil level low
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
NSF main beam bulb loose in holder
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (225 40 18) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (225 40 18) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (245 35 18) (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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YK62 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XKA, 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 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.
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