MOT Status
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181,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
cover fitted under vehicle
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components
vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertray fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
tyres wearing on edges of treads
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 YRU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2012.
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