MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS lamp on
front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted but the same on each axle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint in hub to spring carrier arm, yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated yellow chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint in hub to spring carrier arm, yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated yellow chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS lamp on
front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted but the same on each axle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside and ferules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Mileage incorrect at time of test-cluster fault
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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BN56 DVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 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 BN56 DVG, 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 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BN56 DVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.
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