MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged missing/not fitted (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt stalk trapped under seat
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt stalk trapped under seat
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split & bulging (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split & bulging (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Front Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components
engine cover and undertray fitted
engine cover fitted
o/s/f inner tie rod arm play
undertray fitted
Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring components
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MFZ 1616 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFZ 1616, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MFZ 1616 registered?
MFZ 1616 is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.
Is MFZ 1616 safe to buy?
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