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169,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked/ snapping just after mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps fading from amber (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging behind nearside in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front bumper damaged
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber dust covers loose
front axle fitted with run flat and non run flay type tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine auxiliary belt ripped can break at anytime recommend change asap
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))
TPMS light on
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has small stone chip
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front 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
Windscreen has small stone chip
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MT12 TFE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT12 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MT12 TFE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2012.
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