MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
clutch plate/flywheel worn juddering
dangerous loose fitting steering wheel cover removed prior to test
exhaust cat fixings corroded deteriorated one nut missing but secure at time of test
front brake discs worn/slight distortion
n/s/f brake binding slightly
oil leaks
rear brake discs worn/slight distortion
1 of 2 number plate lights inop
cat joint nuts corroding deteriorating
n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
1 of 2 number plate lights inop
joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating
joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating
n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop and secondary tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
1 of 2 number plate lights inop
joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating
joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating
n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly
front number plate cracking deteriorating
oil leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
rear subframe has surface corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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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JL53 ADE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 JL53 ADE, 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 JL53 ADE registered?
JL53 ADE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.
Is JL53 ADE safe to buy?
The MOT history for JL53 ADE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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