Severely damaged BMW pulled over on M25 at Potters Bar
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.
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