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131,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap sill slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front fog lamp defective
Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bonnet catch defective - difficulty opening
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front door mirror tape up
Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front door mirror tape up
Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
Front both tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired
Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front both tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired
Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges. (raised tread)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges (raised tread)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HK56 KAU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HK56 KAU, 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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HK56 KAU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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