MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet opening temperamental (needs 2 people to operate)
fuel cap seal cracking
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake has excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet opening temperamental (needs 2 people to operate)
fuel cap seal cracking
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailer Arm Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
diff leaking
n/s/f tyre on 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
two front tyres cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SE06 MZY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SE06 MZY, 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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SE06 MZY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2006.
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