MOT Status
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124,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded been grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Both washer jets poor
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi weak
Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall not to cords & outer edge wearing
Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut -- not to cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear knotches -- outer edge (4.1.E.1)
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LFZ 5017 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LFZ 5017, 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 LFZ 5017 registered?
LFZ 5017 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.
Is LFZ 5017 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFZ 5017 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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