MOT Status
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172,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 18 and has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection
Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump noise (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection
Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Differential area damp with oil?
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play could be suspension joint as difficult to pinpoint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear back of hub greasey?
Park brake lever near end of travel
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Differential area damp with oil?
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play could be suspension joint as difficult to pinpoint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear back of hub greasey?
Park brake lever near end of travel
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight knock from offside of steering rack
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight knock from offside of steering rack
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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79 KPT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 79 KPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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79 KPT is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.
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