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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and Rear (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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E18 SMA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 E18 SMA, 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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E18 SMA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2010.
Is E18 SMA safe to buy?
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