MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust front flexi outer casing fractured.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close too limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front daytime running lamp.inop.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front daytime running lamp.inop.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fault on daytime running lamps.(non testable item on this vehicle)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
oil leak
underside trays damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
oil leak
underside trays damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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L16 SHV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 L16 SHV, 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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L16 SHV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2012.
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