MOT Status
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121,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE RUST
Brake warning lamp on dash + message for check pad wear
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Fog lamp loose
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fouling bracket on shock absorber slightly on lock to lock
Offside Front Coil spring not mounted correctly and strut top mount rubber damaged
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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
Brake warning lamp on dash + message for check pad wear
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Fog lamp loose
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fouling bracket on shock absorber slightly on lock to lock
Offside Front Coil spring not mounted correctly and strut top mount rubber damaged
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components
Vehicle undertray damaged nearside front
Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NV12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 NV12 NUK, 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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NV12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.
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