MOT Status
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110,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front headlight bracket broken but secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre wear inner & outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
all tyres close to legal limit
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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SD56 EPA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 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 SD56 EPA, 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 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SD56 EPA registered?
SD56 EPA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2006.
Is SD56 EPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD56 EPA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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