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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto Exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
correct spaced number plates stuck over plates
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in Steering Rack Inner Joint Both Side
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror case backing slight damage
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
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 both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside day time running light not working
Nearside mirror case backing slight damage
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
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 both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged has damage to the outer casing ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires Brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2c)
No smoke detected by analyzer
Offside Front Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires Brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2c)
No smoke detected by analyzer
Offside Front Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pad warning light on
Offside Front has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 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 RO61 ARU, 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 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RO61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.
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