MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake sensor tell-tale on.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake sensor tell-tale on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake tell-tale light stays on when handbrake is off.
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)
Rear brake discs slightly worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wheel alignment
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ56 XJE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GJ56 XJE, 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 GJ56 XJE registered?
GJ56 XJE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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