MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS/OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
2 nuts missing off catalytic converter flange to centre exhaust pipe
nail in nearside front tyre close to the tyre wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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SP56 VUL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SP56 VUL, 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 SP56 VUL registered?
SP56 VUL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.
Is SP56 VUL safe to buy?
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