MOT Status
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197,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyre perished
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear dif caseing showing signs of oil residue
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre deflated
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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N177 OUC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N177 OUC, 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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N177 OUC is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.
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