MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNABLE TO MEASURE SPEED/TEP VIA EOBD EMISSIONS TOO CLEAR TO RECORD MEASUREMENT
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNABLE TO MEASURE SPEED/TEP VIA EOBD EMISSIONS TOO CLEAR TO RECORD MEASUREMENT
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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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SM62 FOA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SM62 FOA, 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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What year was SM62 FOA registered?
SM62 FOA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2012.
Is SM62 FOA safe to buy?
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