MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges exposing the cords 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm, bald on outer edge with a cut exposing the cords 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on outer edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 205/55R16RFT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))
Brake Pedal Spongy But Not Excessive
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorated But Sealing OK
Fuel Flap Cover Missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing down on inner edges
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
both rear tyres wearing down on inner edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars
child seat fitted
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
front brake hoses slightly perrished
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EF56 SZP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 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 EF56 SZP, 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 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EF56 SZP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2006.
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