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126,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads close to wear indicators
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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N25 LJA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N25 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N25 LJA registered?
N25 LJA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.
Is N25 LJA safe to buy?
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