MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
299,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Rear under vehicle corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Rear under vehicle corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear light under vehicle corrosion
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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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Two child seats fitted to rear seat belts
Both front tyres different sizes to both rears
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Both front tyres different sizes to both rears
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
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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FM56 SOA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 FM56 SOA, 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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FM56 SOA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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