MOT Status
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118,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fog lamp fail light on dash
front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
fog lamp fail light on dash
front exhaust flexible section deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
rear diff damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
rear diff damp
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing dtrl (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
front wiper blades starting to smear.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front wiper blades starting to smear.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L26 FKS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 L26 FKS, 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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L26 FKS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.
Is L26 FKS safe to buy?
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