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140,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake warning light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Handbrake warning light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake warning light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal creeps down under pressure no leaks found (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to bad engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
hand brake lamp staying on
underside covers fitted obscuring view
undertray damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake warning light on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
handbrake warning light on
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to bad engine noise when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure front flexi pipe to center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine noise
handbrake warning light staying on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions results not recorded due to low output
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
emissions results not recorded due to low output
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BFZ 5143 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2010 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 BFZ 5143, 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 16 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BFZ 5143 is a 2010 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2010.
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