MOT Status
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150,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drl not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drl not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen chipped
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
NEARSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INOP..
nearside front headlight has slight condensation
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BADLY CONDENSATED.. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INOP..
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AT EDGES, TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (at 2mm) & tyre peeling at edges
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (at 2,5mm)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ALSO PEELING AT EDGES
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear wheel bearing becoming rough
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens condensated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by dirt (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AT EDGES, TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (at 2mm) & tyre peeling at edges
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (at 2,5mm)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ALSO PEELING AT EDGES
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear wheel bearing becoming rough
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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JC55 HOW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 JC55 HOW, 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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JC55 HOW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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