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139,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Manufactures guards fitted to underside
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Manufactures guards fitted to underside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted NOT Allowing Inspection Of TESTABLE Items
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted concealing some components .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded . (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear subframe . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 Run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 Run flat . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Covers fitted concealing some components .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing corroded . (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear subframe . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted obscuring some components .
Front Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Front both wearing on outside edge
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MW61 FSE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MW61 FSE, 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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MW61 FSE is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 January 2012.
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