MOT Status
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123,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread right lower edge broken/scuffed (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's CTL (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread right lower edge broken/scuffed (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's CTL (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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SG56 HCY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 SG56 HCY, 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 SG56 HCY registered?
SG56 HCY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is SG56 HCY safe to buy?
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