MOT Status
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105,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mild deterioration/cracking around tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both daytime lights not working (not part of mot until 2018)
Water inside both headlights,beam pattern ok
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Both daytime lights not working (not part of mot until 2018)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Water inside both headlights,beam pattern ok
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance on front axle, ( due to disc inner face condition) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face heavily surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning running light out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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BVZ 3292 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BVZ 3292, 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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BVZ 3292 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.
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