MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre close to limit
Offside Rear tyre close to limit
Rear pads low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has slight run flat damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY62 EAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YY62 EAX, 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 YY62 EAX registered?
YY62 EAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is YY62 EAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY62 EAX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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