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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ( at calliper ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ( at calliper ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all suspension components corroded
full under tray fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all suspension components corroded
full under tray fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to subframe x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
parking brake low 16%
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ( at calipers ) slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside handbrake low reading
plastic engine cover fitted
plastic undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside handbrake low reading
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic engine cover fitted
plastic undertray fitted
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre on limit
offside rear tyre on limit
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre on limit
offside rear tyre on limit
Bonnet catch sticking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r door/wheelarch and sill cover damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SP57 ZCJ is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 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 SP57 ZCJ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SP57 ZCJ is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2007.
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