MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front 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
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring indicator illuminated
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring indicator illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
N/S front tyre wearing low on a outer edge
Under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit
bonnet release cable broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit
bonnet release cable broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre is worn a round the edges and cut slightly damaged
the hand brake light remain on when the hand brake is release back down
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
front tyres wearing on edges
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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SO06 BVZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SO06 BVZ, 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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What year was SO06 BVZ registered?
SO06 BVZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.
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