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Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress
Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear seal and offside rear drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling very perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Wiper blade torn
Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components
Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Front arm ) very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear seal and offside rear drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling very perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Wiper blade torn
Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components
Mot inspection carried out under wet conditions
Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , not affecting aim at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal appears damp , offside rear drive shaft oil seal appears damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished
Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components
Mot inspection carried out under wet conditions
Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , not affecting aim at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal appears damp , offside rear drive shaft oil seal appears damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft rear rubber coupling perished
Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All front suspension arm bushes perished
Covers and undertrays fitted
Exhaust system rusty in places
Minor cuts in both rear tyres
Slight play in power steering rack
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foward Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody very muddy
Undertrays fitted through out
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underbody muddy
Undertrays fitted through out
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underbody muddy
Undertrays fitted through out
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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RA12 UUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RA12 UUW, 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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RA12 UUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 June 2012.
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