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115,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover/under trays
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted * (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear * (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at rearmost fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0% NS REAR LAZY: Readings 100 / 190 KgF
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted * (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear * (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at rearmost fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake efficiency 18% Brake lock 0% NS REAR LAZY: Readings 100 / 190 KgF
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal water ingress / condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal water ingress / condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited visibility (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pads starting to get low
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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REZ 2488 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 REZ 2488, 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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REZ 2488 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.
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