MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front body damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front body damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
engine light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad wear lamp illuminated
n/s front side skirt damaged
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad wear lamp illuminated
n/s front side skirt damaged
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
eml light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet pull requires attention
nearside front jacking point damaged
rear brake pad tell tale wire requires attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs lipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EY56 VTJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EY56 VTJ, 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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What year was EY56 VTJ registered?
EY56 VTJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.
Is EY56 VTJ safe to buy?
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