MOT Status
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104,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
i)Both rears and near side front tyre 94% worn (m&s fitted) ii)fluid leaking from near side front shock absorber iii)play in of side rear suspension( joint) when jacked.
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed;fouled brake cable (3.6.B.4d)
i)Both rears and near side front tyre 94% worn (m&s fitted) ii)fluid leaking from near side front shock absorber iii)play in of side rear suspension( joint) when jacked.
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Off side rear tyre worn to legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.
Play in off side inner steering rack joint
Play in off side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA08 UNU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 CA08 UNU, 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 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CA08 UNU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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