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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side forward bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front knock in steering rack
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
during brake test (brake pedal sinking
Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb ,should be replaced. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracket ,should replace. (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Front fog lamps damaged
Front suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake discs slightly scored and worn with 'lips' on edges
Front fog lamps damaged
Front suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car
Nearside front day running lamp not working
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake effort lags slightly.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake effort lags slightly.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
Front inner brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
Front inner brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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LL12 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LL12 ZWH, 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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LL12 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.
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