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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting area /jacking point corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting area /jacking point corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
both outer sills corroded
centre exhaust box starting to split
heat shield on centre box insecure
oil leak
slight corrosion and pitting front and rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front indicator lense damaged
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front indicator lense damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre heatshield insecure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre heatshield insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of tyre fouling nearside front inner wheel arch but does not contact
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of tyre fouling nearside front inner wheel arch but does not contact
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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B12 MMA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1993 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 121,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B12 MMA, 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 33 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B12 MMA is a 1993 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 1993.
Is B12 MMA safe to buy?
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