MOT Status
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134,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))
both front suspesion arm bushes perished/worn
both front tyres 3mm tread
front brake discs lipped/worn
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread and scrubbing on edge
rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread and scrubbing on edge
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are lipping . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges . (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers center tread blocks 225/45r127 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
light switch stiff to operate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)
advise plastic under trays fitted.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW61 MTJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2012.
Is MW61 MTJ safe to buy?
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