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170,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber protection boots split nearside and offside
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front shock boot split
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front shock boot split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front head lamp lever has been cable tied up
Nearside Front shock boot split
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front shock boot split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexible join feels broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Height level sensor secured with a cable tie.
Nearside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Onto/above DPF area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexible join feels broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Height level sensor secured with a cable tie.
Nearside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber protection bellows split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Onto/above DPF area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All other brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Height sensor operating arm secured with cable tie.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearing warning indicator wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock protector sleeve adrift both side.
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shock absorbers protector sleeve adrift
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shock absorbers protector sleeve adrift
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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N99 FOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 N99 FOY, 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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N99 FOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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