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101,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
front pade 75% worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
front pade 75% worn
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe after flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FIEXI (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components
Upper engine covers fitted, obscuring some under bonnet components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower under trays fitted, obscuring some under body components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has cuts in kerbing rib, but no ply or cords exposed, 205/50x17 runflat.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Small cut in offside front tyre outer kerbing rib, but no ply or cords exposed.
Upper engine covers fitted, obscuring some under bonnet components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres have slight sidewall damage
engine covers fitted
item removed from drivers view of the road prior to test
under trays fitted
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B2 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B2 CEX, 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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B2 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.
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