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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
both front and rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
both front forward inner track control arm bushes perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer raised tread has no visible pattern , advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
both front and rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
both front forward inner track control arm bushes perished
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake readings (1.2.1 (e))
both front shock absorber dust covers in poor condition
both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops torn
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rattle from inside exhaust
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rattle from inside exhaust
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slight play in offside of steering rack
brake discs worn
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play in steering (rack)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake pads worn
slight play in steering (rack)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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GY62 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 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 GY62 SWJ, 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 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GY62 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2012.
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