MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chafing on mechanical conponent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear can not be tested trapped under seat
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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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SP56 XZL 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 SP56 XZL, 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 XZL registered?
SP56 XZL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is SP56 XZL safe to buy?
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