MOT Status
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111,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly perished and slight movement. (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush splitting from metal (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake has little reserve travel (3.7.B.6b)
engine covers fitted covering components
under trays fitted covering components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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SP12 SZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SP12 SZR, 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 SP12 SZR registered?
SP12 SZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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