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128,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front signs of damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
rear differential area wet
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front signs of damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
rear differential area wet
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and split
n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated and not sitting in its desired position
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both front shockabsorber dust covers deteriorated and split
n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover deteriorated and not sitting in its desired position
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
differ oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
differ oil leak
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EJ62 MPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EJ62 MPU, 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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EJ62 MPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.
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