MOT Status
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124,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/front arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SC12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 SC12 YMS, 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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SC12 YMS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.
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