MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrulles (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrulles (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Oil leak ()
near side rear tyre age cracked no ply or cords showing
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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HJ56 ZGZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HJ56 ZGZ, 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 HJ56 ZGZ registered?
HJ56 ZGZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.
Is HJ56 ZGZ safe to buy?
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