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220,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front headlamp misty both sides
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose nearside inner rack excessive movement (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge
Offside Rear wheel inner rim slight distorted /minor damage
under tray fitted oil staining engine/gearbox area
windscreen stone chipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge
Offside Rear wheel inner rim slight distorted /minor damage
under tray fitted oil staining engine/gearbox area
windscreen stone chipped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer section (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working poss L E D light unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer section (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU61 LBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EU61 LBN, 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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What year was EU61 LBN registered?
EU61 LBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is EU61 LBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU61 LBN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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