MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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 inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
tyre run flat indicator illuminated
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear brake warning wire loose and broken
tyre run flat indicator illuminated
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake discs worn and lipped, slightly corroded on inner working surfaces
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SJ56 YFN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SJ56 YFN, 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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SJ56 YFN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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