MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear end and all the components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 69% imbalance on application (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread heavily perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
child seats fitted
Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake pipes corroding at joints with hoses
All tyres badly perished / cracking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
TPMS Light On
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all 4 tyres cracking in tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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BN56 KDF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.
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