MOT Status
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139,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner ,1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
emissions too clean to register on gas analyser
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front macpherson strut top mounting/bearing knocking when rotated
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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SM12 HSU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SM12 HSU, 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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SM12 HSU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.
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