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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective By gearbox, bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front, onto gearbox, bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp dim
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear silencer heat shield loose
Registration plate lamps dim
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil around top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to expose cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil around top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
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MT59 ETL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 MT59 ETL, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MT59 ETL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2010.
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