MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres slightly wearing on outside edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 GBU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BU51 GBU, 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 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BU51 GBU registered?
BU51 GBU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2013.
Is BU51 GBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 GBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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