MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not open or close (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROAD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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BY03 DMC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BY03 DMC, 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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What year was BY03 DMC registered?
BY03 DMC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is BY03 DMC safe to buy?
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