MOT Status
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124,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor fouling wheel
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre fitted wrong way
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
under tray fitted all over obscuring some under side components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
under tray fitted all over obscuring some under side components
under tray fitted all over obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
under trays
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres void of tread on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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J7 BMU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 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 J7 BMU, 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 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J7 BMU registered?
J7 BMU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2011.
Is J7 BMU safe to buy?
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