MOT Status
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117,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside wing damaged near sil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear floor sections corroded
rear subframe corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear subframe and suspension corroded not deemed excessive
Rear subframe and suspension corroded not deemed excessive
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted front to rear
under trays fitted front to rear
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear( very corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted front to rear
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted front to rear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted in engine bay
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
covers fitted in engine bay
under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn on outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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AK58 ESU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK58 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK58 ESU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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