MOT Status
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127,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation on lens
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside slightly condensation on headlight
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside slightly condensation on headlight
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering pump noisy when you steering
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
power steering pump noisy when you steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside + Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Rear underbody / sills corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both +Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Under body corroded
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides (5.2.3 (e))
under-tray and engine cover, oil leak behind
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front disc's
n/s/f tyre
n/s/r tyre centre
o/s/f tyre outer edge
o/s/r tyre centre
vin plate
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre
n/s/r tyre centre
o/s/f tyre outer edge
o/s/r tyre centre
vin plate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyre pressure light on
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyre pressure light on
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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EY57 OAZ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 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 EY57 OAZ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EY57 OAZ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2007.
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