MOT Status
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111,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front fog light unit slightly insecure.
Offside front inner steering rack joints has slight play.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on.
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip fitted. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front fog light unit slightly insecure.
Offside front inner steering rack joints has slight play.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning light on.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Slight movement on both front coil spring
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertray fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVICE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre not fitted to sidewall instructions
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Threads in hub damaged (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Rough and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB12 LMY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SB12 LMY, 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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SB12 LMY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.
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