Severely damaged BMW pulled over on M25

The front of a white BMW has severe damage. The front bonnet will not close and the radiator grille is hanging offImage source, @roadpoliceBCH
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The white BMW was being driven with a number of obvious issues

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The driver of a battered BMW was pulled over by police after its condition was brought to their attention by a concerned member of the public.

The white car was being driven along the M25 near Potters Bar in Hertfordshire on Sunday.

It had a number of obvious issues including a bonnet that would not fully close because of damage to the front of the vehicle and radiator grille.

Police said the driver was reported and the vehicle prohibited from being driven.

A man's hand is seen examining a car tyre which appears to have a partially split trimImage source, @roadpoliceBCH
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Police also found issues with one of the car's tyres

Part of the front passenger side of a white BMW car shows damage to the bonnet and the bumperImage source, @roadpoliceBCH
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The vehicle was not fit to be driven on the road, police concluded

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