MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake flexi ferrules starting to corrode.
Surface corrosion to brake discs.
Engine burning oil.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Surface corrosion to brake discs.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a bush.
Both front windscreen wipers smearing screen (Recommend attention soon)
Parking brake noisy on application, slightly imbalanced and parking brake lever travel high.
Rear diff has an oil leak.
Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a bush.
Both front windscreen wipers smearing screen (Recommend attention soon)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Recommend attention soon to O/S/F) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Parking brake noisy on application, slightly imbalanced and parking brake lever travel high.
Rear diff has an oil leak.
Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Chips in windscreen. Headlamps have a yellow tint. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake noisy on application. Parking brake slightly imbalanced.
Rear diff has an oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Chips in windscreen. Headlamps have a yellow tint. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Wearing on edges of tread, recommend attention soon) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake noisy on application. Parking brake slightly imbalanced.
Rear diff has an oil leak.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and o/s/r tyres worn on outer tread areas
oil leak from rear differential
sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread area (Recommend attention soon).
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small chips in windscreen. Both number plate lenses/ bulb holders slightly insecure.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
petrol flap broken
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
petrol flap broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HT55 CTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HT55 CTY, 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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HT55 CTY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2006.
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