MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet on central dashboard & hanging item on interior mirror ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, especially offside ()
Solid sunscreen on upper windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tablet on central dashboard & hanging item on interior mirror ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, especially offside ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Solid sunscreen on upper windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in O/S inner track rod
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STARTING TO WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
brake pads light indicates fault
under covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pads light indicates fault
under covers fitted
front discs worn and pads low
rear discs worn
strong advise - rear pads just off legal limit
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs worn and pads low
rear discs worn
strong advise - rear pads just off legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY62 RFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 RFJ, 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 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YY62 RFJ is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 January 2013.
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