MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING REQUIREMENTS
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FUEL TANK INSECURE/ CORRODED THROUGH/ CLIPS MISSING
FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED EXTENSIVELY AT REAR
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DUE TO CONDITION OF BRAKE DISC (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF REAR MOST ARM BALL JOINT WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle RUBBING BROKEN SPRING (5.2.3 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL BLADES TORN AND SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING REQUIREMENTS
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FUEL TANK INSECURE/ CORRODED THROUGH/ CLIPS MISSING
FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED EXTENSIVELY AT REAR
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS DELAMINATED/ CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN AND MOVING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS DELAMINATED/ CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively mark/ defect on disc (1.2.1 (e))
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
nearside number plate lamp dull
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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SL12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SL12 YJE, 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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SL12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2012.
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