MOT Status
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83,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder+ parking permit ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45R17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiper blades smear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Wiper blades smear
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Vehicle's light multi-switch loose in dash and moves when used at the time of test but not enough to affect normal operation (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Vehicle's light multi-switch loose in dash and moves when used at the time of test but not enough to affect normal operation (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Rectified incorrectly fitted dipped beam bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on lower engine - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) Also engine oil level close to minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres nearing wear bands
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
all tyres nearing wear bands
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge, no inner ply or chords visible (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge, no inner ply or chords visible (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges , nearing legal limits
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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BK12 AYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 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 BK12 AYS, 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 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BK12 AYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.
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