MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 3,500 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 3,500 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near the subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the wheel marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near the subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front 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))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust has major leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from catalytic flexi pipe >>broken) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet is blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt is missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)
plastic under tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)
plastic under tray fitted
engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check
both front tyres are cut in tread ( not deep enough to reach cords )
both rear tyres are cut in tread ( not deep enough to reach cords )
exhaust emissions were too low to be detected
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DFZ 8491 is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 DFZ 8491, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DFZ 8491 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2010.
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