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161,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
both rear bump stops broken
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
both rear bump stops broken
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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VN12 WBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VN12 WBO, 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 VN12 WBO registered?
VN12 WBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2012.
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