MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x centre brake pipes plastic covered type slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet difficult to shut
centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose but not insecure
fuel cap seal slightly perished
slight weep from rear diff
underside of vehicle covered with undertrays
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x centre brake pipes plastic covered type slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet difficult to shut
centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose but not insecure
fuel cap seal slightly perished
slight weep from rear diff
underside of vehicle covered with undertrays
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
front brake discs slightly worn
fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished
n/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged
o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear position lights have a slight delay when switched on
slight corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules
very slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes
very slight engine oil leak
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
front brake discs slightly worn
fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished
n/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged
o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear position lights have a slight delay when switched on
slight corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules
very slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes
very slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
undertrays fitted covering the underside of vehicle
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
runflat light on
undertrays fitted covering the underside of vehicle
Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished
Offside Rear Lower rose bush has slight play
both rear brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s front lower front arms, bushes weak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust nuts to catalyst rusty and deteriorated
tyre pressure warning light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL56 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SL56 EAM, 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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SL56 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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