MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray damaged(centre)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (f))
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and damaged on outer wall
under tray damaged(centre)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing loose (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear lens cracked
brake discs worn
o/s headlamp gives a slightly unclear dipped beam pattern
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear lens cracked
brake discs worn
Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing and bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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N6 VCW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N6 VCW, 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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What year was N6 VCW registered?
N6 VCW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 July 2012.
Is N6 VCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N6 VCW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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