MOT Status
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91,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres are low on the inner edges
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
PARKING BRAKE CABLES IN POOR/SPLIT CONDITION >> MONITOR
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER ON 1.6mm LIMIT >> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S (CONDENSATED) (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too far to the right N/S (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
PARKING BRAKE CABLES IN POOR/SPLIT CONDITION >> MONITOR
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER ON 1.6mm LIMIT >> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Age related corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Age related corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Age related corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear 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
Front both tyres has cracking on tread depth
Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on tread depth
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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ST61 SLU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 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 ST61 SLU, 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 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ST61 SLU registered?
ST61 SLU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2012.
Is ST61 SLU safe to buy?
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