MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit benefit to presenter (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit benefit to presenter (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower battery terminal post under boot well corroed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both reluctor rings both sides (1.6 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body of schocks both sides (5.3.2 (b))
general underbody corrosion front and rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both reluctor rings both sides (1.6 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body of schocks both sides (5.3.2 (b))
general underbody corrosion front and rear
slight service brake pedal travel
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring split and wearing on sensor (1.6 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all front struts and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
general underbody rust for vehicle age
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all front struts and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
general underbody rust for vehicle age
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle bushes splitting
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear edges front discs
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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ST56 BVB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ST56 BVB, 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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ST56 BVB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is ST56 BVB safe to buy?
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