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159,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Reduced dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/NSR (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Reduced dampening effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/NSR (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit inner edge nail in tread
Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear tyre worn, low inner edge on limit misshaped inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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MJ12 OET is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MJ12 OET, 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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MJ12 OET is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2012.
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