MOT Status
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141,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front and rear shock absorber muck shields badly perished and insecure
Manufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front and rear shock absorber muck shields badly perished and insecure
Manufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face slightly corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face slightly corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front both sides shock absorbers covers slightly split
Offside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides shock absorbers covers slightly split
Offside Front fog light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/4518 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight travel on handbrake
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer edge, cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A25 BVR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A25 BVR registered?
A25 BVR is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.
Is A25 BVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A25 BVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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