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Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under tray plastic wheel arch covers smart repair
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Passenger's seat insecure all rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls slight damage[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake effort low reading on nearside
Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear backbox missing where fitted as standard
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear backbox missing where fitted as standard
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet catch require attention
drl and front side lights defective
osf lower ball joint has slight play
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front tyres inner edges badly scrubbed
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)
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MJ12 VNL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VNL, 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 MJ12 VNL registered?
MJ12 VNL is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.
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