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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake travel long
Front exhaust flexible section broken and clamp cracked
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake travel long
Handbrake long
Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Handbrake long
Nearside Front Brake pad wire rubbing on wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION POOR
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp has a non-specific intermittent fault
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp has a non-specific intermittent fault
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle full, suspect blocked pre filter (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dirty (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dirty (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MW61 NVZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 NVZ, 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 NVZ is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2012.
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