MOT Status
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100,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear caliper spring missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front flexi exhaust slightly loose likely to become detached
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
off side rear caliper spring missing
front flexi exhaust section loose likely to become detatched
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre is slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front tyres are slightly cracked in between tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure light is on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CL08 ECK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 CL08 ECK, 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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CL08 ECK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.
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